Explore how British rule, from the Battle of Buxar to the dual government, laid the foundation for India’s constitutional and administrative systems.
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Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has called for a community-led conservation model for the Western Ghats, highlighting failures in forest governance and poor implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.
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Tawi River, originating from Kailash Kund glacier, is Jammu’s lifeline and a Chenab tributary, vital for water supply, culture, and tourism.
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The UN80 Initiative aims to reform and modernize the UN system by improving efficiency, accountability, and delivery on peace, development, and human rights.
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Despite 46% women in urban local bodies, technical roles in planning, engineering, and policing remain male-dominated, limiting inclusive governance.
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Cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh Syllabus: Geography | Disaster ManagementSource: The Indian Express Why In News: Cloudburst Recent cloudbursts in Kangra and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh triggered severe flash floods, resulting in two deaths and over a dozen missing. What is a Cloudburst? Conditions Favouring Cloudbursts: How Do Cloudbursts Occur? Consequences of Cloudbursts: On Disasters:
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The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in New Delhi has announced plans to take legal action to recover the Private Papers of Jawaharlal Nehru, which were reportedly taken by Sonia Gandhi in 2008. The institution has described these documents as a national treasure.
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Half a Century Since India’s Emergency Era Source: DD NewsSyllabus: Indian Polity & Governance | Modern History Why In News: Emergency On 25th June 2025, India marks the 50th anniversary of the declaration of the Emergency (1975–1977), a critical period that significantly impacted the country’s democracy and constitutional framework. What was the Emergency? Events Leading
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Syllabus: Sustainable Development & Governance GS III(UPSC) Source: NDTV Why In News: India has secured a position in the Top 100 (99th rank) for the first time in the Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025, released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). This marks the 10th edition of the global report. What is the
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Shubhanshu Shukla to Dock with International Space Station Syllabus: Science and Technology GS III (UPSC) Source: News On Air Why In News: Shubhanshu Shukla Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, will dock with the International Space Station (ISS) today at 4:30 PM IST, as per ISRO. Once docked, Shukla
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