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National Testing Agency

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National Testing Agency  The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established in 2017 by the Indian government to conduct electronic mode entrance examinations for professional courses. Despite its mandate, operational challenges, including recent controversies over examination integrity, have sparked calls for reforms and decentralised testing mechanisms across India’s educational landscape. What is the National Testing Agency? /राष्ट्रीय परीक्षण एजेंसी क्या है? About: The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, of 1860. It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organisation to conduct entrance examinations for admission in higher educational institutions. Governance: NTA…

Supreme Court, back to its full judicial strength

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Supreme Court, back to its full judicial strength President DroupadiMurmu appointed Justices N. Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan to the Supreme Court, restoring its full strength of 34 judges. Justice Singh is the first from Manipur, and Justice Mahadevan, from Tamil Nadu’s backward community, adds diversity. Procedure for appointment of Supreme Court Judges: Constitutional Basis: The appointment process is outlined in Article 124 of the Indian Constitution. Eligibility Criteria: As per article 124 [3] Indian Constitution, a person to be appointed as a Supreme Court judge of India Must be a citizen of India. Must have been a judge of…

Project Elephant

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Project Elephant Project Elephant was launched by the Government of India’s Ministry of Environment and Forests in February 1992. It’s a scheme aimed at supporting states in managing their wild Asian elephant populations through financial and technical assistance. Objectives of Project Elephant Simplified Conservation Planning: Create and promote smart plans to protect elephants using science. Combat Illegal Trade: Stop the illegal buying and selling of elephant tusks and shield elephants from hunters and poachers. Prevent Deaths: Develop ways to stop unnatural causes of elephant deaths in India. Restore Habitats: Bring back the natural homes of elephants and the paths they…

Asur Community

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Asur Community  The Gumla district administration in Jharkhand has announced that the Asur community, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) residing in the Netarhat plateau region of Gumla, will soon benefit from the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. About Asur Community: The Asur’s are a very small Austro-Asiatic ethnic group living primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand, mostly in the Gumla, Lohardaga, Palamu and Latehar districts. A small minority lives in the neighbouring states. They are included in the list of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). As per the 2011 census, the tribe has a population of around 23,000.…

Heat Dome

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Heat Dome The entire western United States has come under the grip of a sweltering heatwave, which began last week. The scorching temperatures and dry conditions are a result of a heat dome centred over California. About Heat Dome: It is a weather phenomenon where a high-pressure system in the atmosphere traps warm air like a lid on a pot, for an extended period of time. As the warm air is not able to rise upward, the sky remains clear — clouds are formed under the opposite circumstances as the rising warm air cools down, and the water in it…

UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 – Download PDF, Updated Link!

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UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 is the official document that candidates have to refer to calculate their prelims marks. Get all the details about UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2024 below. UPSC prelims answer key 2024 is the official document released by UPSC, after final result of UPSC Exam 2024, but our expert from Rao’s Academy have prepared a UPSC Prelims answer key 2024 for UPSC Prelims GS Paper I 2024 and UPSC Prelims GS Paper II 2024. Rao’s Academy Prelims 2024 Answer key will contain the correct responses for the questions in all question paper sets…

Cavum Cloud

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Cavum Cloud In a recent post, NASA shared a captivating photograph captured by the Terra satellite on January 30, showcasing peculiar holes in the clouds above the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Florida. These mysterious formations, known as “cavum clouds” or “hole-punch clouds,” have intrigued scientists for over a decade. What is s Cavum Cloud? A Cavum cloud, also known as a fallstreak hole, is a distinctive cloud feature characterized by a well-defined circular or sometimes linear hole in a thin layer of supercooled water droplet cloud. Characteristics and Formation Cloud Types: Cavum clouds can be found…

Kulasekarapattinam spaceport

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Kulasekarapattinam spaceport The Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport, located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India, is set to become the second spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) dedicated exclusively for Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) developed by the private sector. Location: Kulasekarapattinam, a coastal village in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India. Acres: The facility is being constructed over 2,350 acres. Timeline: The project is expected to be completed in about two years from now. It will be used exclusively by the private sector for SSLV launches, with no ISRO rockets being launched from there. Features and Benefits SSLV…

Internally Displaced Persons

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Internally Displaced Persons According to the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are individuals or groups who are compelled to flee or leave their homes or habitual places of residence due to various factors such as armed conflict, generalized violence, human rights violations, or natural or human-made disasters. Unlike refugees, IDPs have not crossed an internationally recognized border. Challenges Faced by Internally Displaced Persons Internally displaced persons encounter numerous challenges, including heightened vulnerability to mortality, physical attacks, sexual assault, and abduction. They often lack adequate shelter, food, and access to healthcare services. IDPs, especially women and children,…

Happy Republic Day

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Happy Republic Day What is a Republic? A republic is a form of government in which the country is considered a “public matter,” and the head of state is an elected or appointed official, not a hereditary monarch. In a republic, political power is derived from the people through their elected representatives. The term “republic” comes from the Latin phrase “res publica,” which means “public affair” or “public thing.” India’s Republic Day- 26th January Republic Day in India is a significant national day that commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect, transforming the nation into…