Context: A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that mere membership of a banned association is sufficient to constitute an offence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This is a severe blow to principles of fundamental justice. SC Verdict on UAPA Background The Constitution (Sixteenth Amendment) Act, 1963 was passed, in order …
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Context : The Tamil Nadu public health model, which has incorporated indirect funding through the insurance companies, has ushered in massive changes in the functioning of the public health sector. About Insurance based Public Health Model Earlier Challenges before the Government Quality healthcare was unaffordable for the economically weaker sections of society. The Free Healthcare …
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Context: According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, as many as 346 infrastructure projects have been hit by cost overruns of more than Rs 4.46 lakh crore. Highlight of Ministry Report Project Delayed: Out of 1,418 projects, 346 reported cost overruns and as many as 823 projects were delayed. Out of the 823 …
Context: India’s G20 presidency can play an important role in promoting a sustainable blue economy. What is Blue Economy? Definition: The World Bank defines “blue economy” as “sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health of the ocean ecosystem”. 14th SDG Goal: Developing a blue economy is …
Context: Honduras has recently established formal diplomatic relations with China, joining a growing list of countries that have switched recognition from Taiwan to Beijing. More on the News While China claims that Honduras made a choice to stand on the right side of history by making this switch, Taiwan has accused Honduras of seeking financial …
Context: A U.K.-based start-up has recently claimed to have developed biotransformation technology that can alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable without leaving behind any microplastics. Understanding Biotransformation Technology Biotransformation technology is a process of altering the structure of plastic material to make it biodegradable. This means that it can break down naturally …
Current Affairs 28th March 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Daylight Saving Time Context:: Lebanon has delayed the start of daylight saving time (DST) by a month. What is Daylight saving time? Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of setting forward the clocks by one hour from the standard time during the summer and one …
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Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Pilibhit Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Pilibhit District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The reserve is situated along the Indo-Nepal border and covers an area of approximately 730 square kilometres. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2014, and it is home to a significant population of Bengal tigers. …
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Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is a protected area located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The reserve encompasses an area of 2,236 square kilometres and is named after the Nanda Devi peak, which is the second-highest mountain peak in India, standing at an altitude of 7,816 meters. The Nanda Devi Biosphere …
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Sariska Tiger Reserve The Sariska Tiger Reserve is a national park located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, India. The park covers an area of 866 square kilometres and was declared a wildlife reserve in 1955. In 1978, the park was declared a tiger reserve under the Project Tiger scheme to protect the endangered Bengal …
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