96 Ramsar Sites in India

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The new additions of Ramsar sites show India’s commitment towards protection, conservation and sustainability of the environment. What are Ramsar Sites? Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention for conservation and sustainable use.  These sites are primarily protected under strict guidelines of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This Convention is … Read more

Cloud Seeding Explained: Types, Challenges and Benefits

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Delhi is facing a severe air quality crisis and a toxic layer of smog has settled over the city. This hazardous thick blanket has disrupted people’s lives and many of them are facing serious health conditions.  But the fact is, this is not the first time when Delhi has faced the worst air quality crisis … Read more

Constitutional Bodies Mind map | UPSC

Election Commission of India Mind map Finance Commission Mind map GST Council Mind map UPSC Mind map 1 UPSC Mind map 2 National Commission for SCs Mind map National Commission for STs Mind map National Commission for BCs Mind map Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities Mind map CAG Mind map 1 CAG Mind map 2 … Read more

Understanding Writs for UPSC | Types of Writs | UPSC

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A writ is a formal written order issued by a judicial or administrative authority to enforce legal rights or resolve disputes.   They are legal remedies for protecting the rights of individuals, especially against actions or inactions by public authorities.  For Example: Dr. Gitanjali, the wife of Sonam Wangchuk filed a Habeas Corpus writ petition under … Read more

No Confidence Motion | UPSC

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A No Confidence Motion is considered one of the significant parliamentary tools or devices. It primarily used to create pressure on the ruling government to ensure the accountability and effective governance. No Confidence Motion Mind map No Confidence Motion is a parliamentary Process in which opposition challenges the government’s majority & ability to govern. Article … Read more

India’s Biofuel Drive : Ethanol Blending 

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Introduction Recently, the government of India rolled out E20 Petrol policy as a part of India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Program.   The government of India introduced this to reduce oil imports, support farmers and cut pollution. But this has sparked a debate over the concerns arising out of the implementation of this program.  What is Ethanol? … Read more

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 

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Introduction Recently, Indian passed a new bill, The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. It seeks to ban online fantasy sports and gaming platforms that involve real money. The Government has taken this decision on the grounds of security concerns and socio-economic issues. The decision primarily focuses on the protection of Indian citizens … Read more

How to Select the Best Optional for UPSC Exam

Introduction  Are you confused about the Optional Selection? Are you getting overwhelmed after looking at the list of the Optional Subjects?  Don’t worry ! Here is the best roadmap to get from confusion to clarity in your optional selection process. Optional Selection is one of the crucial steps of UPSC preparation. Many students make mistakes … Read more

Schedules of the Constitution for UPSC

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On 26th November 1949, India adopted its constitution. During that time our Indian Constitution had Preamble, 395 articles and eight schedules.  Presently, there are twelve schedules in the Indian Constitution. We have added more schedules in our constitution according to the requirements. In this article, Let’s learn about the Schedules of the Indian Constitution in … Read more