Syllabus
Context: Recently, Ecuadorians voted against the oil drilling of the protected area in Yasuni National Park in the Amazon recently.
About Yasuni National Park:-

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About Amazon Rainforests:-
MUST READ: Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink
SOURCE: THE HINDU
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2022)
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q.2) The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of: (2015)
Syllabus
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary.
About Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur:-
Education:-
Infrastructure:-
Land Reforms:-
Healthcare:-
Administrative Efficiency
Cultural Preservation:-
MUST READ: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal, designated as the Governor General of India? (2023)
Q.2) Consider the following freedom fighters: (2022)
Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?
Syllabus
Context: Recently, a roadshow was organized in Visakhapatnam as a run-up to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023(GIMS 2023).
Background:-
About Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GIMS 2023):-
MUST READ: ( GREEN MARITIME SECTOR)
SOURCE: THE HINDU
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): (2017)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.2) Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries? (2019)
Syllabus
Context: The construction of the world’s new highest motorable Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road began in Ladakh recently.
Background:-
About Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road:-

IMAGE SOURCE: The Times of India
Significance:-
MUST READ: India’s first-ever night sky sanctuary in Ladakh
SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? (2022)
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Q.2) R2 Code of Practices” constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of (2022)
Syllabus
Context: Recently, the 26th National Conference on e-Governance was organized
About the National Conference on e-Governance:-
National Awards for e-Governance:-
MUST READ: E-RUPI & Governance
SOURCE: AIR
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of the “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? (2018)
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Q.2) Regarding DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)
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Syllabus
Context: A Sloth bear was captured and relocated near Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu.
About Sloth Bear:-
Threats:-
Protection Status:-
MUST READ: Nandankanan Zoological Park: Odisha
SOURCE: THE HINDU
PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS
Q.1) Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? (2023)
Q.2) With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements is correct? (2020)
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India's Hunger Challenge
Syllabus
Context: India has lifted 135 million people out of poverty; however, malnutrition remains an onerous challenge.
About Hunger:
India’s achievements till date with regard to hunger and poverty:
Challenges of Hunger:
Consequences of the prevalence of hunger in India:
Govt. Initiatives to tackle hunger in India:
Source: Indian Express
Syllabus
Context: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
About IIMs:
Key provisions of IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2023:
Need for the Amendment:
Criticism:
Way Forward:
The Indian Institutes of Management play a vital role in shaping the nation’s future leaders and contributing to economic growth. The 2023 IIM Amendment Bill represents a significant step by the government to address concerns of governance and accountability in the IIM system. By introducing the position of a Visitor and empowering them with oversight authority, the government seeks to strike a balance between autonomy and accountability.
Source: The Hindu
Q1) Consider the following pairs:
| National Parks in news | Country |
| 1.Yasuni National Park | Brazil |
| 2.Yellowstone National Park | Ecuador |
| 3.Kuno National Park | Madhya Pradesh |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Q2) Consider the following statements
Statement-I:
Sloth bear are Endangered as per the IUCN Red List.
Statement-II:
They are found in India, Sri Lanka, and southern Nepal.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Q3) Consider the following statements
Statement-I:
Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur established the Maharaja Bir Bikram College (MBB College) in Agartala, Tripura.
Statement-II:
He believed in the modernization and development of the state and did not support local arts, crafts, and traditions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Mains Practice Questions
Q.1) There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget. – Elucidate. (250 words)
Q.2) Analyze the role and powers of the proposed Visitor in the 2023 IIM Amendment Bill and its potential impact on the functioning of IIMs. Compare the balance between autonomy and accountability in the IIMs and other state-controlled educational bodies like IITs. (250 Words)
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
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Q.1) – a
Q.2) – b
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