Daily Archives: December 26, 2024

Disaster Management Act, 2005

GS 3 – Disaster Management   The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was introduced to create a system for managing disasters in India. It outlines policies for effective disaster management, risk reduction, and rehabilitation. Objectives Disaster Management Policies: The Act focuses on creating and implementing policies for disaster management. Disaster Prevention and …

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GOOD GOVERNANCE DAY 2024

GS2 – GOVERNANCE  Context Good Governance Day, observed annually on 25th December, aims to foster awareness about the importance of accountability and efficient administration in governance. This day honors Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India’s former Prime Minister, on his birth anniversary. It also coincides with the birth anniversary of Pt. Madan …

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Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP)

GS 3 – Environment – Infrastructure  The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is a major river interlinking initiative that aims to transfer excess water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh (UP). The goal is to irrigate the drought-prone Bundelkhand region, which includes …

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‘NO-DETENTION POLICY’ – SCRAPPED

GS2 – POLITY The Central Government has abolished the ‘no-detention policy’ for students in Classes 5 and 8 in schools under its jurisdiction, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools. Key Aspects of the Policy Change: Assessment and Remediation: Students who do not meet the promotion criteria after …

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GOLDEN VISA

GS3 – INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS  A Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that grants individuals and their families the right to reside in a foreign country in exchange for a substantial investment in that nation’s economy. Typically, this involves investments in real estate, government bonds, or other approved assets. Key Features …

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

GS 2 – International Relation The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental organization formed to promote economic, political, and security cooperation among its member states. It plays a key role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and global energy markets. Founded: 25 May 1981 Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Member Countries …

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