GS 2 – Polity What is a Simultaneous Election? Simultaneous elections refer to a system where elections to the Lok Sabha (India’s Parliament) and all State Legislative Assemblies are synchronized. Voters cast their votes for both on the same day, either in a single phase or over a phased timeline. …
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India-EFTA Pact: Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
GS 2 – International Relation Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is to foster investments and enhance exports, with a special focus on India’s IT, audio-visual sectors, and the mobility of skilled professionals. Date of Signing: March 10, 2024 Participants: India and EFTA member countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. …
Read More »OLIVE RIDLEY SEA TURTLES (Lepidochelys olivacea)
GS 3 – Environment General Overview Olive Ridley sea turtles are the second-smallest and one of the most abundant sea turtle species worldwide. They are renowned for their arribadas—synchronized mass nesting events where thousands of females converge on the same beach to lay eggs. Physical Characteristics Males and females grow …
Read More »ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA (ECI)
GS 2 – Polity About the Election Commission of India (ECI): Constitutional Foundation Established under: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. Role: Conducts elections for: Parliament and state legislatures. Offices of the President and Vice President of India. Exclusion: Does not oversee local body elections (handled by State Election Commissions). …
Read More »NAXALISM IN INDIA
GS 3 – Internal security Origins: Naxalite Movement: Maoist-inspired insurgency in India since the mid-1960s. Name: Derived from Naxalbari, a town in West Bengal where a tribal peasant uprising against landlords occurred in 1967. Though the rebellion was suppressed, it inspired communist-led insurgencies in tribal and rural areas. Growth of …
Read More »JALVAHAK SCHEME: BOOSTING INLAND WATERWAYS
GS 3 – Water resource Key Highlights: Policy Unveiled: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) introduced the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo transport via National Waterways 1 (Ganga), National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra), and National Waterways 16 (Barak). Incentive Structure: Direct reimbursement of up to 35% of operational …
Read More »Territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine
GS 2 – International relation The territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine centers on both claiming historical rights to the same areas, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. This conflict has led to the displacement of many Palestinians, creating a significant refugee population. Over the years, tensions have flared …
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