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UPSC Relevance – PrelimsThe 2025 Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules are important for Prelims as they relate to environmental laws, CPCB role, Polluter Pays principle, hazardous waste management. Mains-rules are relevant to GS2 (policy, governance) and GS3 (environmental protection, sustainable development). Why in News? On 25th July 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest […]

UPSC Relevance- Prelims PointersRiver: GodavariState: TelanganaUnique Feature: Largest multi-stage lift irrigation project in the worldKey Barrages: Medigadda, Sundilla, Annaram, RamaduguMain Controversy: Shift from Tummidihatti to Medigadda, structural failures, cost overrunJudicial Commission Head: Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose Mains- GS PAPER-3– Infrastructure Why in News Telangana Government plans to discuss the findings in the State Legislature during

UPSC RELEVANCE- GS Paper 1: Indian Society – Social Issues, Caste System.GS Paper 2: Polity – Social Justice, Equality. Why in News In April 2025, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the State Assembly that all villages with the suffix ‘colony’ or names reflecting caste identities or derogatory references — such as Pallappatti,

Upsc Relevance-Prelims-Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – causes, prevention, national programmes. Mains – GS II & GS III GS II: Government policies & interventions in health.GS III: Science & tech in healthcare, socio-economic impact of NCDs, lifestyle diseases Why in News A study published in The Lancet Global Health reveals that 20% of Indians aged 45 and

Upsc Relevance-Prelims Pointers:Coral bleaching mechanism,Locations of major coral reefs in India and the world,El Niño-La Niña effects on marine ecosystems.Mains GS Paper II:International environmental governance (UNESCO, Paris Agreement).Mains GS Paper III:Conservation of Environment: Threats to coral ecosystems.Biodiversity & Climate Change: Interlinkages between warming oceans and biodiversity loss.Disaster Management: Role of natural barriers like reefs. Why

Relevance: ● GS Paper I- groundwater contamination and natural resource management. ● GS Paper II-Governance and Regulatory Framework and Social Justice. ● GS Paper III- Environmental Issues,Disaster Management and Technological Solutions. Context The Importance of Groundwater in India, Despite India’s abundance of rivers and seasonal monsoons, groundwater remains the primary source for domestic and agricultural

Relevance for UPSC CSE: Context / Why in News? Introduction to AB-PMJAY Key Objectives of AB-PMJAY Key Features of AB-PMJAY Growth and Achievements Current Challenges Judicial / Policy Oversight and Government Initiatives Global Context and International Comparisons Conclusion and Way Forward Previous Year Questions (PYQs) UPSC Practice Questions Prelims: Q1. Which of the following are

UPSC Relevance Prelims 🟡 Constitutional Provisions: Article 21 (Right to life), Article 39(e) (child protection).🟡International Conventions: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Mains – GS Paper II 🟡Governance: Role of statutory bodies (Human Rights Commissions), failure of public institutions.🟡Justice: Issues in public health delivery, child rights, and disability.🟡Ethics Case Study: Handling a medical

Relevance: GS Paper 2: Governance, Constitution, and Politics Context: Recently, a recall election was held in Taiwan to remove 24 Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers from the Legislative Yuan. In the first round, all lawmakers retained their seats, with voters rejecting their removal. A second round is scheduled for August, amid accusations of KMT’s cooperation with China.

Relevance for UPSC CSE: Why in News? The recent flash floods in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, have underscored the critical importance of Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs). What Are Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)? Objective: The primary goal of ESZs is to minimize the impact of urbanization and industrialization on sensitive ecosystems by regulating activities in these zones. Legal Framework of