Synopsis: Analysis of the increasing instances of human-widlife conflict in Kashmir region, reasons behind such incidents and how administration is responding. Introduction In July, a four-year-old girl in a car was grabbed and killed by a leopard in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area. In June, another four-year-old girl had beenm auled to death by a leopard… Continue reading Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir
Is there a good way for a political party to achieve internal democracy
Synopsis: Democratic functioning may be an ideological imperative, operational choice, or legitimising tactic, but it is not an end in itself for a political party. Introduction Political parties play a key role in any democratic setup. Interestingly, the distribution of power within the political party plays a very important role in the functioning of the… Continue reading Is there a good way for a political party to achieve internal democracy
Beyond percentages: A test for promises on women’s representation
Synopsis: There is a need to give women candidates the required power which they deserve in legislature. Introduction Recently, Congress announced to allot 40% of seats for women in the coming UP elections. This initiates the debate of women giving the required representation in Parliament. What is the status of women in politics? Legislature: There is… Continue reading Beyond percentages: A test for promises on women’s representation
UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that the successful UPSC aspirants have no right to be allocated to a cadre of their choice. About the case An IAS officer from Kerala was allotted to the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Kerala government was not considered during the allocation of cadre. This is seen as… Continue reading UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
What is the News? According to former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must expedite the floating of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or should collaborate with other nations for an international digital currency. Must read: Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise What are Former Finance… Continue reading Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
What is the News? Department of Zoology of Dera Natung Government College of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has discovered three new species of fish of genus Aborichthys of family Nemachelidae. What are these three fish species named? The three fish species discovered have been named as Aborichthys uniobarensis, Aborichthys barapensis and Aborichthys palinensis. These fish… Continue reading Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
What is the News? Scientists from two organisations studied how fruiting plants and hornbills influenced each other’s distribution in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Hornbills and their importance Hornbills are of prime importance since they have a symbiotic relationship with several canopy trees in tropical forests. They are attracted to such trees for food and in… Continue reading Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. Aim: To derive mutual benefits from each other’s experiences and also showcase the continuing cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of ISA Who chaired the Fourth ISA assembly? It was presided over by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA Assembly. Who attended… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
