PRELIMS BITS The Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kalburgi District of North Karnataka and was declared a sanctuary in 2011. It holds the distinction of being the first dryland wildlife sanctuary in South India. Geographical Features: Location: Kalburgi District, North Karnataka. Vegetation: The sanctuary features a mix of …
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ENTITY LOCKER
PRELIMS BITS Developed by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution designed to streamline the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities, including: Large organizations Corporations Micro, small, and medium enterprises …
Read More »IMPACT OF US WITHDRAWAL FROM KEY GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS
GS2 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The United States’ decision to withdraw from significant global entities such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Agreement, coupled with the emphasis on the America First policy, has the potential to reshape international norms and institutions related to global cooperation. Potential Consequences of US …
Read More »CAR T-CELL THERAPY
PRELIMS BITS CAR T-cell therapy is a groundbreaking form of immunotherapy that utilizes the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, specifically blood cancers. This therapy is designed to genetically engineer T-cells (a type of white blood cell) to target and attack cancer cells more effectively. How CAR T-cell Therapy …
Read More »UTTARAKHAND’S UCC BILL
GS2 GOVERNANCE Earlier this year, Uttarakhand became the first state in India to receive President’s assent for its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, signaling a major step towards potentially being the first Indian state to implement the UCC. What is the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) …
Read More »INDIA-EU STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AND BILATERAL RELATIONS
GS2 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The India-European Union (EU) relations have grown steadily, with both sides committed to building a mutually beneficial partnership. Recent discussions, led by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, aim to strengthen the strategic and economic ties between India and the EU by focusing on shared values, trade, …
Read More »EDELMAN TRUST BAROMETER
PRELIMS BITS Purpose: An annual survey to measure public trust in government, business, media, and NGOs. Started by: Edelman, a global communications firm, in 2001. Key Highlights: Business is the most trusted institution in recent years, seen as ethical and competent. Government trust is declining due to inaction on global …
Read More »DOCTRINE OF MERGER
PRELIMS BITS: The Doctrine of Merger is a principle in administrative and constitutional law that ensures judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative orders made by subordinate authorities are merged with the decision of a higher authority when the latter adjudicates an appeal or review. Meaning and Application Definition: When a higher authority …
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