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A Case for Kerala's Missing Elephants
Why in the news?Kerala's recent enumeration revealed that the wild
elephant population has decreased from 5706 in 2017 to 2386 in 2023,
registering a steep decline of 58% in the state.Possible reasons attributed to the
decrease in the population:1
Bharat (BH) Series Number plate
1. Bharat Series is a new numbering series that will be used for vehicle registration across the nation, especially for those vehicles that frequently shift from one state to another due to their owner’s tra
Quiet Diplomacy Could Ease South China Sea Tensions
What is Quiet Diplomacy?1. “Quiet
diplomacy” refers to one state’s efforts to influence the behaviour of another
state through discreet negotiations or actions. 2. It operates
behind the scenes and may rely on&n
Disaster Preparedness During Floods
Why in the
News?· High precipitation in the upper and lower
catchment area of R.Yamuna has led to devastating floods in the National
capital.· The Central Water Co
Indo-France Relations
Indo-France Relations:1) Convergence of
Indo-pacific strategies of India and France● France is a
resident power in the Indian ocean with 2.7sq million km EEZ● &n
PM MODI's visit to the US - GAINS TO INDIA
Why in the
News?Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to
the USA has helped India showcase its Cultural heritage, Diplomatic prowess and
its growing influence on the world stage.Key outcomes of
the Diplomatic visit:1) A
CPI basket conceals the inflation picture
Why in the News?India's consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to
4.81% in June 2023, higher than expectations but still below the RBI's upper
tolerance limit of 6%. The spike was driven by a less supportive base and a
surge in vegetable prices
A big step in reducing the risk of disasters
Why in the news?India has established the first G20 Disaster Risk
Reduction Working Group.What is the rationale behind its
establishment?The consequences of climate change are resulting in
devastating disasters across the world.● &n
Custodial Violence
Why in the News?Two persons
have allegedly died of custodial violence in Delhi and Faridabad in separate
cases.Custodial Violence & death:●
Includes torture,
death and other excesses in police custody or
Migration In India
Why in the
News?The Bombay High Court has taken Suo motu
cognisance of exploitation of intra-state migrant workforce in Maharastra (MH).What is the background of the issue?1. People from
Drought-affected and water-scarce regions of Ma
