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Why in News- International Rhino Foundation (IRF) released the Status of Rhino 2024 report. Key findings of the report- About 28,000 rhinos are left in the world combining all five species. Rhino poaching in Africa increased by 4% from 2022 to 2023. The number of white rhinos increased but the number of larger one-horned rhinos […]

Why in News ?  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while calling for water conservation in his monthly address in the 114th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, praised the efforts of Uttar Pradesh women’s group ‘Jal Saheli’ and women of Madhya Pradesh and said that water saved during rainy days helps a lot in the months of […]

Why in News ?  Using its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has recently  ensured admission for a talented Dalit youth at IIT-Dhanbad by creating an additional seat, after he missed the fee deadline. About Article 142 of the Constitution of India: It grants the Supreme Court special powers to […]

What were the events that led to the Quit India Movement? Point out its results- UPSC 2024 10m,150w The Quit India Movement was a significant non-violent resistance movement launched by the Indian National Congress in 1942 under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. It aimed to demand the British to leave India immediately. Events Leading to […]

Estimate the contribution of Pallavas of Kanchi for the development of art and literature of South India. –UPSC 2024 10m,150w The Pallavas of Kanchi (circa 4th to 9th century CE) made a profound contribution to the development of art and literature in South India. Their reign is often seen as a golden period of cultural and architectural achievements that […]

The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) declared more than 50 drugs, including paracetamol, Pan D, and calcium supplements, as ‘not of standard quality’ in its recent monthly report, raising safety concerns regarding their usage. A Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert is an official notification issued by regulatory authorities, such as the Central Drugs Standard Control […]

The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) is the first legally binding international treaty dedicated to combating corruption. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on October 31, 2003, and entering into force on December 14, 2005, it represents a global consensus on the importance of preventing and addressing corruption in both the public and […]

India was  recently elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing on September 26, 2024  after a multistage voting process. About the GlobE Network: The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GloBE Network) was an initiative of G-20. The GloBE Network was officially launched on June 3, 2021, […]

Remember the early 2000s, when China’s entry into the WTO sparked intense debates? Some said it would lead to a new wave of economic growth, while others warned of job losses due to cheap Chinese goods flooding global markets. Fast-forward to today, and we’re witnessing a similar scenario – what many are now calling ‘China […]

The terms “China Shock 1.0” and “China Shock 2.0” refer to two phases of economic impact caused by China’s integration into the global economy, particularly its influence on other economies due to its manufacturing dominance and trade practices. China Shock 1.0 This term usually refers to the massive disruption that many Western economies, particularly the […]