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The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been marked as India’s first Dark Sky Park and the fifth Dark Sky Park in Asia for protecting the night sky and preventing light pollution.
Light Pollution, or Artificial Light at Night:
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Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO):
International Astronomical Union (IAU): The IAU’s mission is to promote and safeguard astronomy in all aspects (including research, communication, education and development) through international cooperation. |
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News Source: Live Mint
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India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation rate touched 5.69% in December.
News Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS
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Recently, a new species of Silverline butterfly has been recognized within the biodiversity-rich regions of the Western Ghats in India.
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News Source: DownToEarth
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to ensure that coastal States and Union Territories prepare the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP).
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About National Green Tribunal (NGT)
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Source: The Hindu
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“The Global Cooperation Barometer 2024” has been released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Frontier Technology
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Also Refer: Global Risks Report 2024
News Source: DTE
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated the 150th Year of its establishment in 2024.
About India Meteorological Department
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News Source: PIB
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Recently, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has utilized the ‘Rejupave technology to build bituminous road sections at the world’s highest Sela road tunnel and LGG-Damteng-Yangste (LDY Road) road section near the China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
Sela Road Tunnel: It aims to provide “all-weather” connectivity to Tawang, a remote and strategically significant district in the region. It will be the world’s longest bi-lane tunnel at an altitude above 13,000 feet. |
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News Source: Times of India
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Recently, a ‘Vulture restaurant’ has been set up in Koderma district, Jharkhand to conserve the vulture species.
Also Refer: IUCN Red List Update At COP28
News Source: Deccan Herald
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Recently, India’s first National Highway (NH) steel slag road section on NH-66 (Mumbai-Goa NH) was inaugurated.
Also Refer: Road Accidents In India-2022′ Report Released By MoRTH
News Source: PIB
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This article is based on the news “Jaishankar in Iran, discusses Chabahar Port, Red Sea attacks” which was published in the Indian Express. The External Affairs Minister of India visited Iran during the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides.
Relevancy for Prelim: Red Sea Crisis, Chabahar Port, International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), and Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI).
Relevancy for Mains: About India-Iran Relations: Historical, Political, Economic and Cultural, Challenges in India-Iran Relations, and Way Forward. |
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Also Refer: UN Resolution Calling for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ in Gaza
About Chabahar Port
Significance of Chabhar Port
Continue To Read: Chabahar Port Project – Why It Significant To India? About INSTC Project
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Must Read: How Are Houthi Attacks On Ships In The Red Sea Affecting Global Economy?
Mains Question: What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security. (150 words, 10 Marks) |
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This article is based on the news “India’s multidimensional poverty rate down to 11.28% in 2022-23 from 29.17% in 2013-14” which was published in the Indian Express. According to a discussion paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06’ released by NITI Aayog, the share of India’s population living in multidimensional poverty is estimated to have fallen to 11.28% in 2022-23 from 29.17% in 2013-14.
Relevancy for Prelims: NITI Aayog, Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), National Family Health Surveys (NFHS), Suresh Tendulkar Committee (2009), World Bank, MGNREGA, and Public Distribution System.
Relevancy for Mains: About Poverty, Evolution of Poverty Estimation in India, Government Multi-Dimensional Approach for Poverty Reduction, Challenges and Way Forward. |
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Evolution of Poverty Estimation in India
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Alkire and Foster (AF) Methodology
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Also Refer: Consumption-based Poverty Estimates Have Relevance
The Government of India has made significant efforts to enhance the quality of life for millions of individuals, focusing on the SDG 1.2 target of halving poverty in all its dimensions.
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Also Refer: Regional Income Disparities In India
Mains Question: Critically examine whether growing population is the cause of poverty OR poverty is the main cause of population increase in India. (150 words, 10 Marks) |
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