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Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2024. The assessment was carried out jointly by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and States/UTs.
About Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
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Groundwater is water that seeps through the soil and rocks and is stored underground.
Stage of Groundwater Extraction (SOE) is the percentage of annual groundwater extraction for all uses in comparison to the annual extractable groundwater resource.
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Recommendations from the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024
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The Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024 highlights significant improvements in groundwater recharge and reduced extraction, reflecting the success of conservation efforts. However, challenges like over-extraction, regional disparities, and pollution persist, necessitating sustained management, regulatory measures, and community participation to ensure sustainable groundwater use for future generations.
The Union government has released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 for public consultation until February 18.
Inactive Social Media Accounts:
Existing Practices of Social Media Platforms:
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About The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
Features of Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023
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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced that Indian scientific and nuclear entities will soon be removed from U.S. “restricted lists” in order to “fully realise” the potential of the India-US nuclear deal of 2008.
The US Entity List includes foreign individuals, businesses, and organizations subject to export restrictions and licensing requirements for specific goods and technologies.
The India-US Nuclear Deal, also known as the US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, was signed in 2008.
The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker on January 6, 2025, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme is organized by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
About Birsa MundaBirsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribe from the Chhotanagpur Plateau region. Notable Contributions: He led the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan) in the late 19th century, which was aimed at resisting British colonial rule and protecting tribal rights. Religious Leadership
Commemorations
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National Commission for Women (NCW)
NCW is an autonomous statutory body established in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. Purpose: To protect and promote women’s rights in India. Functions:
Composition
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Recent studies have shown a noticeable increase in the strength of local winds across various regions.
Local winds are winds that blow over small areas, covering distances from tens to hundreds of kilometers.
Hot winds: some of the major local winds in the world are
Name | Description | Key Features |
Loo | Hot, dry wind blowing over North India & Pakistan | High temperatures (45-50°C), West to East direction |
Foehn | Warm, dry wind on the leeward side of Alps | Caused by air rising and cooling on the windward side, melts snow |
Chinook | Hot, dry wind on eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains | “Snow eater” – melts snow quickly |
Sirocco | Hot, dry, dusty wind from Sahara Desert | Crosses Mediterranean Sea, cools slightly |
Harmattan | Hot, dry, dusty wind from Sahara Desert | Blows over Northwest Africa, “The Doctor” – improves air quality |
Cold Winds: some of the major cold winds in the world are
Name | Description | Key Features |
Mistral | Cold, dry wind blowing down the Alps in France | High velocity, reduces temperature below freezing |
Bora | Cold, dry, high-speed wind from mountains in Adriatic Sea region | Strong and forceful |
Blizzard | Violent wind with freezing temperatures and blowing snow | Severe winter weather condition |
Villagers from 52 villages in Damoh, Narsinghpur, and Sagar districts of Madhya Pradesh have raised concerns regarding the non-recognition of forest rights and forceful evictions in and around the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
The Forest Rights Act 2006, formally known as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act.
Can persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes who have moved to non-Scheduled Areas in the State claim forest rights as forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes?
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Also Read: List of Tiger Reserves in India
The Indian Constitution provides several protections and rights for tribal people, especially concerning their forest rights.
Durgavati Tiger Reserve
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The UGC’s 2025 regulations, unveiled by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan , simplify and revise the Vice-Chancellor selection process for universities across India.
Governor’s Role in University Matters
Centre’s Role in Education
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Recently, the Supreme Court proposed setting up Benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to address the growing pendency of defence-related cases in these regions.
Currently, the AFT Chandigarh Bench manages cases from these areas, leading to significant delays.
Aspect | Principal Bench | Regional Bench | Circuit Bench |
Type | Permanent | Permanent | Temporary |
Location | New Delhi | Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai, Jabalpur, Srinagar, and Jaipur. | Periodic locations |
Jurisdiction | National | Regional | Specific localized regions |
Purpose | Administrative and judicial.
Central authority for the administration and coordination of other benches. |
Regional access to justice | Address backlog or pendency |
India’s first The Organic Fisheries Cluster was notified and launched in Soreng District of Sikkim under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), at North Eastern Region State Meet-2025.
Organic fisheries cluster focuses on ecologically healthy fish farming systems avoiding the use of harmful chemicals, antibiotics and pesticides.
Context: Leading banks like Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and possibly JPMorgan Chase have withdrawn from NZBA within a month.
Context: Twigstats, a new method has been developed to infer genome-wide genealogies
Context: Indonesia has launched an ambitious $4.3 billion free meal programme to combat stunted growth due to malnutrition.
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