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INDIA AI MISSION

GS3 -SCIENCE & TECH  Overview of the IndiaAI Mission Key Goals: Create a thriving AI innovation ecosystem through collaborations between the public and private sectors. Set up over 10,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to strengthen AI computational infrastructure. Drive inclusive and responsible growth in the AI domain by enhancing data …

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RESTRICTED AREAS ORDER 1963

GS 3 : INTERNAL SECURITY The Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963 is a legal framework that regulates the entry of foreign nationals into certain areas of India deemed sensitive for security or strategic reasons. These areas are categorized as Restricted Areas, and access is strictly controlled. Key Points of the …

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PROTECTED AREA REGIME (PAR)

GS 3 : INTERNAL SECURITY  The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to growing security concerns over foreign influxes from neighboring countries. This decision highlights the government’s focus on monitoring foreign movements and ensuring security in these sensitive areas. What …

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INNER LINE PERMIT (ILP)

GS 3 : INTERNAL SECURITY The Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, originating from the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873, is a travel document required for visiting restricted areas in certain northeastern states of India. These states are Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur. The ILP aims to protect the …

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SACRED GROVES: GUARDIANS OF CONSERVATION

GS3: ENVIRONMENT Introduction India is home to 990 Protected Conservation Areas (PCAs) and over 1 million sacred forests. Sacred groves are culturally significant areas protected by traditional beliefs and practices. What are Sacred Groves? Found in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand. Small forest patches that act …

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COP29 – Key Highlights

GS 3 – Environment  New Climate Finance Goal: A major achievement at COP29 was the establishment of the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG). This goal aims to increase climate finance for developing nations to $300 billion annually by 2035, a significant rise from the previous target of …

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Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3)

GS3: SCIENCE & TECH The Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM3) is an upgraded version of ISRO’s LVM3 rocket, specifically designed to carry astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first crewed spaceflight program. Key Features of HLVM3: Payload Capacity: Approximately 10 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Dimensions: 53 meters …

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INDIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY LEADERSHIP

GS 3 S&T Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, addressed the 5th CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s progress in renewable energy and its aspiration to become the renewable energy capital of the world. Milestones and Achievements: Renewable Energy Capacity: …

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) ADOPTION

GS 3 S&T Steps Taken by the Government to Promote Electric Vehicles (EVs) Adoption The Government of India has implemented several schemes and initiatives to address challenges related to the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), including high upfront costs, range anxiety, and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure. Key Schemes …

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India’s Defense Export Growth

GS 3 – Defence  India’s defense exports have reached a record high, with significant contributions from the private sector. The government aims to further boost exports by streamlining policies and encouraging indigenous production under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Make in India is a flagship initiative launched by the Government …

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Goods and Services Tax (GST)

GS 3 – Economy   Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services across India. It was introduced through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, and came into effect on July 1, 2017. Key Features of GST One Nation, …

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Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)

GS 3 – Economy  The Mineral Security Partnership (MSP) is an initiative launched to strengthen critical mineral supply chains and reduce dependency on a single source or country for essential minerals. It addresses the increasing demand for critical minerals used in clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, electronics, and defense industries. …

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Greenwashing

GS 3 – Environment  Greenwashing refers to the practice where companies or organizations falsely claim or exaggerate their products, policies, or practices to appear environmentally friendly when, in reality, they are not. Greenwashing is a deceptive marketing practice used to mislead consumers about the environmental benefits of a product or …

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Green Hydrogen

GS 3 – Environment  Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and serves as a clean source of energy. Green Hydrogen is produced by splitting water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydropower. The process involved is electrolysis and …

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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 …

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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 …

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HEMOPHILIA & GENE THERAPY

GS 3: Science & Tech           Hemophilia is a genetic disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding after injury, surgery, or even without a clear cause. It is usually inherited and primarily affects males, although females can be carriers of the gene. Hemophilia occurs because of …

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MOST-FAVORED-NATION (MFN)

GS 3: Economy The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle under the World Trade Organization (WTO) promotes fairness in international trade. It means that if a country offers a favourable trade benefit, like lower taxes or tariffs, to one country, it must offer the same deal to all other WTO members. This helps …

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