(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – History – Culture Context Recent research shows wild chimpanzees use cultural dialects for mating – which are disappearing due to human interference like poaching and habitat destruction. This highlights the need to conserve animal cultures. Chimpanzee Culture and Communication Culture is…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context On March 30, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is serious about seeking a third term in the White House. He claimed a legal loophole could make it possible. What Does the U.S. Constitution Say? The 22nd Amendment,…
1. Release of Publication “Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data” (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2119441 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 26th edition of its publication titled “Women and Men in India 2024”. “Women and Men in India 2024:…
Q1) Evaluate the role of protected areas in biodiversity conservation in India. How effective have national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves been in preserving India’s biodiversity? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER IUCN defines a protected area as: “A clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated, and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the…
1. Human rights and wrongs (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context A comprehensive report on police torture and lack of accountability in India was released by Common Cause and CSDS, revealing systemic abuse, disturbing attitudes, and the need for urgent reforms. A…
1. Prescribe preventive medicine for a healthy India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context India’s rapid economic growth is threatened by the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, which affect productivity, public health, and sustainable development. Preventive healthcare is now a national priority….
1. Can the U.S. President serve a third term? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context On March 30, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is serious about seeking a third term in the White House. He claimed a legal loophole could make it possible….
Communication in geography refers to the process by which people, groups, or regions exchange information, ideas, or messages across different spatial areas. This can involve face-to-face interaction, written messages, or the use of technology such as telephones, radio, and the Internet to bridge distances. The telegraph was instrumental in the colonisation of the American West….
Transport is a service or facility for the carriage of persons and goods from one place to the other. Modes of Transport In this chapter, we shall study the transports classified into land-based, sea-based and air-based systems. Land Transport: History: Initially humans carried, then animals were used as a beasts of burden, and then the…
