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SHINKU LA TUNNEL |
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55 Cancri e Planet |
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Constitutional Morality |
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Cook Islands |
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Export-import in agri sector |
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Air Pollution |
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DigiLocker |
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Oleander flowers |
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GS-I/Geography
Source: Hindustan Times
Why in News?
The Border Roads Organisation will construct the world’s highest tunnel at Shinku La Pass at 16,580 feet to connect Himachal to Zanskar valley in Ladakh.
GS-I/Geography
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
Recently, astronomers detected rocky planets beyond our solar system with an atmosphere.
About 55 Cancri e Planet:
GS-II/Polity and Governance
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
The recent arrests of chief ministers on corruption charges raises legal, political, and constitutional concerns and poses questions about its consistency with constitutional morality, especially in a parliamentary democracy like India.
Background:
Constitutional Morality:
Pillars of Constitutional Morality:
Judgments Upholding Constitutional Morality:
Challenges to Constitutional Morality in India:
GS-II/International Relations
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
The Cook Islands is at the vanguard of a quest to mine the ocean floor for minerals used in electric car batteries.
About Cook Islands:
GS-III/Agriculture
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
India’s agricultural exports fell 8.2% in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 on the back of shipment curbs on a host of commodities, from cereals and sugar to onions.
Background:-
GS-III/Environment
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Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
Environmental, climate change, and air pollution issues have featured in the 2024 Lok Sabha manifestos of most top political parties. But is it among the top priorities or guarantees for parties or candidates? This brings us to another question: Will we ever witness actual improvement in air quality without it becoming a people’s movement or a political issue?
Background:
Economic Impact of Air Pollution:
Tackling Air Pollution:
GS-III/Science and Technology
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
DigiLocker has become a digital placeholder for administrative and government-related documents and now students have the option of viewing their scores and even obtaining their verified marksheets.
About:
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
Two Kerala government-controlled temple boards have banned use of oleander in temple offerings after a 24-year old woman died after accidentally chewing some oleander leaves.
About Oleander flowers:
Oleander’s toxicity
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