Daily Archives: January 7, 2025

Chargesheet

GS 2 – Polity Overview: The Supreme Court recently ruled that offences in a chargesheet cannot be based on bald assertions of connivance without proper evidence. A chargesheet is a final report filed by the investigating officer or police officials after completing the investigation of a cognizable or non-cognizable case. …

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Banihal Bypass

GS 3 – Infrastructure Context: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently announced the completion of the 4-lane, 2.35 km Banihal Bypass on NH-44. The Banihal Bypass is a four-lane road measuring 2.35 km that bypasses Banihal town in Jammu & Kashmir. It addresses long-standing traffic congestion in …

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KM3NeT Project

GS 3 – Science and technology Overview: Scientists are deploying two telescopes as part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) project to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles, beneath the Mediterranean Sea. The KM3NeT is a research infrastructure that hosts next-generation neutrino telescopes with a volume of …

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Golden Jackal

GS 3 – Environment – Species Contect: Environmentalists have observed that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environments, showing less fear of humans and adjusting their behaviours accordingly. The golden jackal, also known as the common jackal, is a medium-sized canid resembling a wolf. While generally nocturnal …

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Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0

GS 2 – Polity Overview: The Lok Sabha Speaker is set to inaugurate the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ event at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The programme is organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. …

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Abdali (Hatf 2) Missile

GS 3 – Defence Overview: Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, reports suggest that Dhaka is considering purchasing the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs), also known as Hatf 2 missiles, from Pakistan. The Abdali missile, also referred to as Hatf 2, is a short-range, road-mobile, solid propellant ballistic missile. …

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RoDTEP Scheme Expired

GS 3 – Economy Context: The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme, which provided crucial support to exporters operating under advance authorization, export-oriented units, and special economic zones schemes, expired on December 31, 2024. With no clear indication of an extension, exporters now face heightened uncertainty. …

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Modhweth Festival

Prelims – Festivals The Modhweth Festival, celebrated by the Toda tribe, is a significant event held at the Moonpo temple in Muthanadu Mund, Nilgiri district in Tamil Nadu. It occurs on the last Sunday of December or the first Sunday of January. The festival involves offering prayers to the deity …

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Jarawa Tribe

Prelims – Tribes Context: In November 2024, 19 members of the Jarawa tribe from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were officially enrolled in the electoral roll for the first time, marking a significant development for this indigenous group. Tribal Classification: The Jarawa tribe is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal …

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In-flight Internet Connectivity

GS 3 – Science and technology Context: Tata Group’s Air India has announced the provision of free in-flight internet services on both domestic and international flights. Connectivity Technologies: In-flight internet is facilitated by two primary technologies: air-to-ground (ATG) and satellite-based connectivity. Both require special antennae to be installed on the …

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PM-YASASVI Scheme

GS 2 – Governance – Education The PM-YASASVI Scheme is an integrated initiative aimed at promoting quality education for students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT), particularly in their formative educational years. This scheme consolidates and enhances several previous programs, including the Dr. …

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Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)

GS 3 – Environment – Schemes Context: UJALA: 10 Years of Energy-Efficient Lighting Launched in 2015, UJALA is a zero-subsidy initiative. Also known as the LED-based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP), it is the world’s largest domestic lighting initiative. Objective: To promote energy efficiency in households by reducing energy consumption, …

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Collegium System and Its Evolution

GS 2 – Polity The Collegium System governs the appointment and transfer of judges in India. It has developed through various Supreme Court judgments rather than being established by an Act of Parliament or a constitutional provision. Evolution of the Collegium System First Judges Case (1981): The Supreme Court ruled …

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