PRELIMS BITS – WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Location: Situated in the Godavari estuary, where the Coringa River meets the Bay of Bengal, in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district. Unique Features Mangroves: India’s second-largest mangrove forest. Vital habitat for species like the endangered Fishing Cat. Biodiversity: Home to the Indian smooth-coated otter and Olive …
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FISHING CAT
PRELIMS BITS – SPECIES Habitat – Thrives in wetlands, swamps, mangroves, marshes, oxbow lakes, reed beds, and tidal creeks. Characteristics Expert Swimmer: Known for diving to catch fish, its primary prey. Diet: Feeds on fish, frogs, crustaceans, and small mammals. Behavior: Nocturnal predator, active during the night. Physical Features: Muscular …
Read More »PRIVATE MEMBER BILL
GS 2 – POLITY A Private Member Bill is a legislative proposal introduced in Parliament by a member who is not a minister. It reflects individual or opposition viewpoints rather than the official policies of the ruling government. Types of Bills in Parliament Public Bill: Introduced by a minister; reflects …
Read More »ALL INDIA MUSLIM LEAGUE (AIML)
GS 1 – INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT The All-India Muslim League (AIML), established 118 years ago, was founded in 1906 in Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). Its creation was influenced by the British government’s divide-and-rule strategy, which encouraged aristocratic Muslim leaders to form a political body to protect Muslim interests. Prominent leaders …
Read More »2024 – A YEAR OF CLIMATE CRISIS: UN REPORT
MAINS – GS3 – ENVIRONMENT The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the intensifying climate crisis, marked by unprecedented weather extremes and alarming greenhouse gas emissions. Global leaders are being urged to take swift action to mitigate the escalating environmental disaster. Key Highlights of the Report Extreme Weather …
Read More »ADVANCEMENTS IN INDIA’S SMART CITIES MISSION
MAINS – GS2 – GOVERNANCE Recent findings from IIM Bangalore, as part of the SAAR (Sameeksha) initiative, emphasize the significant advancements made under India’s Smart Cities Mission in education, urban safety, and overall urban development. Key Highlights: Enhancements in Education Smart Classrooms: 71 cities implemented 9,433 smart classrooms in 2,398 …
Read More »DISCOVERY OF EXOPLANET K2-18 B
PRELIMS BITS NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has identified K2-18 b, an exoplanet located in a habitable zone, indicating conditions that might support liquid water and possibly life. Key Features of K2-18 b Distance & Size: Located 124 light-years away, K2-18 b has a radius 2.6 times that of Earth …
Read More »TURKEY TESTS UAV-122 SUPERSONIC MISSILE
PRELIMS BITS Turkey has successfully tested the UAV-122 supersonic missile from its Bayraktar Akinci drone, showcasing advancements in drone technology and raising strategic concerns in the region. Akinci Drone Features The Bayraktar Akinci is a high-altitude drone capable of reconnaissance and precision strikes. It has an advanced system for automated …
Read More »CARTER DOCTRINE
GS 2 – INTERNATIONAL RELATION The Carter Doctrine is a significant U.S. foreign policy statement announced by President Jimmy Carter during his State of the Union Address on January 23, 1980. It declared that the United States would use military force if necessary to protect its national interests in the …
Read More »STELLARIA BENGALENSIS DISCOVERED IN KALIMPONG, WEST BENGAL
PRELIMS BITS A new plant species, Stellaria bengalensis, has been found in Sangser forest, Kalimpong at altitudes of 2,245–2,450 meters. Key Details Discovery: By researchers Arya S. and Harsh Singh, published in Phytotaxa. Features: Small herb (8–10.5 cm tall) with white flowers. Flowers from May to September. Habitat: Thrives in …
Read More »Transformative Change for Biodiversity – IPBES REPORT
MAINS – GS3 – ENVIRONMENT Pacific Marine Heatwave and its Impact: The 2014-2016 Pacific marine heatwave wiped out approximately four million seabirds in Alaska, highlighting the severe ecological consequences of climate change on marine life. Intergovernmental Report on Biodiversity Loss: The report, known as the Assessment Report on the Underlying …
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