Editorial of the Day: Brahmapuram as a Policy Game-Changer for Kerala (The Hindu)

March 16, 2023

Context: Fire at the Brahmapuram landfill site in the outskirts of Kochi, Kerala has brought up the issues of unscientific, non-sustainable and piecemeal approach towards solid waste management, not only in Kerala but across India. Background Kochi’s garbage disposal has been a long drawn issue, evident by Kerala High Court’s order around a decade ago, …

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Case Study of the Day: Rajasthan’s Law Reform Project – Minimum Government and Maximum Governance

March 16, 2023

Context: The Rajasthan Government started a Law Reforms Project in 2015, with an objective to improve the Governance in the state. About Rajasthan’s Law Reforms Project The prior situation that demanded Law Reforms: Government of India repealed 1175 obsolete Acts in 2015, which set a precedent to states in India. Rajasthan had about 592 Acts …

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Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

March 16, 2023

Context: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US raises questions about the safety of banks in India, especially the domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs). Domestic Systemically Important Banks Background India remained a safe haven during the 2008 global financial crisis, with domestic banks, backed by sound regulatory practices, showing strength and resilience. A …

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Operation of Foreign Lawyers and Law Firms in India

March 16, 2023

Context: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified the Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. Key Highlights The Bar Council of India Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022’: The new rules will …

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Mac Mahon Line

March 16, 2023

Context: A resolution has been introduced in the United States Senate seeking to recognise the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh. About the Resolution The resolution introduced in the United States Senate seeks to recognize the McMahon Line as the international boundary between China and Arunachal Pradesh, a disputed border …

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Governor’s Role in Trust Vote

March 16, 2023

Context: The Supreme Court has observed that the Governor would undermine democracy if they use their constitutional office to call for a trust vote, citing dissension within a ruling political party. The Supreme Court’s Observations The court said that the Governor cannot enter into any area by which his action would result in the fall …

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Export and Import Trend

March 16, 2023

Dip in Export and Import: Tentative global demand pulled India’s goods exports down 8.8% in February to $33.9 billion. While the imports fell 8.2% from a year ago to $51.31 billion. This is the 3rd time in 5 months that merchandise exports have contracted, following an 11.6% drop in October 2022 and a 3% fall …

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Chalukya Dynasty, History, Founder, Rulers, Administrations, Art & Religion

March 16, 2023

Chalukya Dynasty Smaller kingdoms gave way to vast empires as a result of the emergence of the Chalukya Dynasty in South India. In the western Deccan, the Chalukyas of Badami were the Vakatakas’ heirs. They built Vatapi, or present-day Badami, as their capital in Karnataka’s Bijapur district. They unified the entire south of India from …

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UPSC Prelims News 16 March 2023

March 16, 2023

UPSC Prelims News of 16 March 2023 Eurasian Otter Context: Scientists from Jammu’s University have camera-trapped three Eurasian otters in the Neeru stream of the Chenab catchment. About Eurasian Otters Eurasian Otter is regarded as a flagship species and indicator of high-quality aquatic habitats. Range: In the Indian subcontinent, Eurasian otters occur in cold hills …

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UPSC Mathematics Syllabus for IAS Mains 2023, Download PDF

March 16, 2023

UPSC Mathematics Syllabus UPSC Mathematics Syllabus: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Mains Examination includes Mathematics as one of two optional subjects (Paper I and Paper II). The UPSC Mathematics Optional papers carry 250 marks each, and a total of 500 marks for both papers. The IAS Exam Mains consists of nine papers. …

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