UN Peacekeeping Highlight They will provide relief and assistance to women and children, and perform security-related tasks as a part of the United Nations Interim Security Force (UNISFA). It will form part of an engagement platoon and specialise in community outreach. The platoon consisting of 27 women is part of an Indian Army battalion. It …
About Human-Animal Conflict Human-wildlife conflict is when encounters between humans and wildlife lead to negative results, such as loss of property, livelihoods, and even life. The IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) defines Human-Animal conflict as, ‘struggles that emerge when the presence or behaviour of wildlife poses an actual or perceived, direct and recurring threat to …
More on Status of Foreign University Campuses in India The National Education Policy, of 2020, envisages a legislative framework to allow top global universities to operate in India. Against this backdrop, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced draft regulations for ‘Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India’. Draft …
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What is Delegated Legislation? ‘Delegated legislation’ refers to the exercising of legislative power by an agent who is lower in rank to the Legislature, or who is subordinate to the Legislature. The Parliament of India delegates certain functions to authorities established by law since every aspect cannot be dealt with directly by the lawmakers themselves. …
Policy of Ring of Fence Warren Hastings established the Policy of Ring of Fence (1765–1813) to establish buffer zones and safeguard the Company’s frontiers. In order to safeguard their own territories, it was often their policy to defend the boundaries of their neighbors. The ring-fence states were obligated to retain subsidiary armies that were to …
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Sawai Jai Singh Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Amber was the most notable Rajput king of the 18th century (1681-1743). A notable statesman, legislator, and reformer, he was. In an era when Indians were ignorant of scientific advancement, he excelled best as a man of science. In the territory seized from the Jats, he created …
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Bahadur Shah II The twentieth and last Mughal Emperor of India was Bahadur Shah II, also known by his poetic name Bahadur Shah Zafar. He was born Muhammad Mirza Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din. He was the second child and heir apparent of Akbar II, who passed away on September 28, 1837. Due to the Mughal Empire …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 10 January 2023 Before the war, Mr. Putin had created an aura of power around himself and Russia. He disrupted Georgia’s ambition to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); made forays into West Asia neutralising Israel and Turkey, both American allies; took Crimea without …
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डेली करंट अफेयर्स फॉर UPSC 2023 in Hindi प्रश्न हाल ही में समाचारों में देखा गया, ‘जूना खटिया’ स्थान भारत के निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है? गुजरात महाराष्ट्र राजस्थान कर्नाटक डेली करंट अफेयर्स for UPSC – 9 January 2023 व्याख्या: विकल्प (1) सही है: हाल ही में पुरातत्वविदों ने गुजरात के कच्छ …
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Rajputs Kindgom The Rajput Kingdom existed from the 7th century until the 12th century, when it was conquered by Turko-Muslim forces. During the middle Ages, it flourished in central and northern India. In India’s history, the Rajput Dynasty played a crucial role. The history of the nation has been shaped by the presence of well-known …
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