News: Recently, two separate murder cases resulted in contrasting verdicts, shedding light on how Indian courts interpret and apply the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine while awarding the death penalty. About Rarest of Rare Doctrine 1. The Doctrine of Rarest of Rare is a principle adopted in India to guide courts in deciding between the death… Continue reading Rarest of Rare Doctrine
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Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
News: A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department in Kerala’s Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 15 new species to its biodiversity records. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It spread across approximately 643.66 sq km. It is one of the… Continue reading Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Earthquake Swarm
News: Earthquake swarms are in the news due to a recent spate of seismic activity on the Greek island of Santorini and surrounding areas. About Earthquake Swarm An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many small to moderate earthquakes occurring in a localized area over a short period of time, without a single, large “mainshock”… Continue reading Earthquake Swarm
Indian courts interpret laws using constitutional morality
Source: The post Indian courts interpret laws using constitutional morality has been created, based on the article “Constitutional morality: the origins and nuances of the concept” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Indian courts interpret laws using constitutional morality
Post-Soviet colour revolutions and Georgia’s geopolitical struggle
Source: The post Post-Soviet colour revolutions and Georgia’s geopolitical struggle has been created, based on the article “Georgia and the resurrection of the colour revolutions” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Post-Soviet colour revolutions and Georgia’s geopolitical struggle
States producing thermal power bear pollution while consuming States gain benefits
Source: The post States producing thermal power bear pollution while consuming States gain benefits has been created, based on the article “Lighten the pollution burden of thermal power States” published in “The Hindu” on 18th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy Context: The article discusses how States producing thermal power bear pollution… Continue reading States producing thermal power bear pollution while consuming States gain benefits
Loggerhead Turtles
News: Recently, it has been found that Loggerhead turtles can learn and remember the magnetic signature of a location. They perform a ‘turtle dance’ when in an area associated with food, indicating recognition of the magnetic signature. This behaviour provides evidence that turtles use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation. About Loggerhead Turtle The loggerhead… Continue reading Loggerhead Turtles
TrailGuard AI
News: TrailGuard AI has recently made headlines due to its remarkable success in reducing poaching at Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. About TrailGuard AI TrailGuard AI is an advanced, AI-powered surveillance system designed for conservation and anti-poaching efforts. It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas,… Continue reading TrailGuard AI
Gulf of Eilat
News: A recent study highlights the resilience of Gulf of Eilat coral reefs, which faced a 3,000-year growth hiatus due to a likely sea-level drop from global cooling. Despite this, they recovered as coral species reemerged from deeper waters. About the Gulf of Eilat The Gulf of Eilat (also known as the Gulf of Aqaba)… Continue reading Gulf of Eilat
Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now
Source: The post Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now has been created, based on the article “Interpreting the recent Bangladesh-Pakistan thaw” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses Bangladesh’s changing foreign relations after Sheikh Hasina’s removal. The new… Continue reading Bangladesh is changing its foreign relations now
