Source: The post “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” has been created, based on “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2026. The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Indian legal system is facing institutional sluggishness due to massive case… Continue reading The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
Source: The post “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” has been created, based on “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2026. India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s rural development model, led by the (NRLM), has evolved into a… Continue reading India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
All India CSAT Simulator-6 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and GS Simulator at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM across all centers including Online Mode
Dear Students, We are writing to inform you about important updates of All India Simulators-6. For All India Simulator-6 we are conducting CSAT Simulator at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and GS Simulator at 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM across all centers. Online enrolled students also will be able to take the test at same… Continue reading All India CSAT Simulator-6 at 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and GS Simulator at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM across all centers including Online Mode
Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah announced a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats with about 50% rise for each State. About Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States Distribution of Lok Sabha seats is done through delimitation by a Commission, as provided under Articles 81 and 82. Present Distribution of Seats in… Continue reading Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
Memristor
News: Researchers from the University of Cambridge reported a new brain-inspired hafnium-oxide memristor that can significantly reduce artificial intelligence energy use. About Memristor A memristor is an electronic component that regulates current flow and remembers past electrical states. Origin: The concept was proposed by Leon Chua in 1971, and the first physical memristor was developed… Continue reading Memristor
Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
News: Last year, a rescued long-billed vulture was released back into its natural habitat in Nashik to protect the population of the species. About Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a native bird of the Indian subcontinent. Family: They are Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. Scientific name: Their scientific… Continue reading Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
Tadag Tal
News: Tadag Tal is in news due to dispute over its classification as wetland and feasibility assessment for converting it into a permanent lake. About Tadag Tal Tadag Tal is a seasonal water body that changes from a water-filled lake in monsoon to a landscape of mountains and valleys in winter. Location: It is located… Continue reading Tadag Tal
Tehri Lake
News: During the trial operation, the seaplane successfully took off from Jolly Grant Airport and landed at Koti Colony in the Tehri Lake area. About Tehri Lake Location: It is Asia’s largest man-made lake, located in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Formation: Tehri Lake was formed when the waters of the Bhagirathi River were obstructed by… Continue reading Tehri Lake
Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
News: Mahua plays a pivotal role in the life of tribal communities from birth to death. About Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) It is a multipurpose tropical tree mainly cultivated or harvested in the wild for its edible flowers and oil seeds. It is commonly known as mahuwa or madhuka, Butter Tree, Mahua and Mahwa. Family:… Continue reading Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
Nutritional Security in India – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Nutrition is closely linked to the development of human capital in the country, as improved nutrition contributes to better health, learning outcomes and productivity. As POSHAN Abhiyaan completes eight years, the mission reflects the growing emphasis on convergence, technology-enabled governance and community participation in addressing nutrition challenges. The transition to Mission Poshan 2.0 underscores a… Continue reading Nutritional Security in India – Significance and Challenges – Explained Pointwise
