Army May Build Bailey Bridges In Kaziranga Context: The Army may assist in the construction of Bailey bridges in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to allow forest guards to move more quickly in strategic, vulnerable regions of the one-horned rhino realm. Points to […]
Indian Study Supports Same-Sex Marriage Context: With the Supreme Court set to hear petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages on Tuesday, a survey among Indians has concluded that legalizing such unions will have a “positive impact on LGBTQIA+ individuals’ mental health.”Marriage equality, according to […]
G-7 Ministers Commit To Work For Carbon-Free Electricity By 2035 Context: Climate and energy ministers and envoys from the G-7 countries agreed on Sunday to strive towards achieving carbon-free electricity production by 2035 and “accelerating” the phase-out of coal. The countries reached an agreement at […]
On Democratizing Tiger Conservation Context: The Wild Life (Protection) Act (WLPA), adopted 50 years ago by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to halt the catastrophic fall of wildlife across the country, has been credited with much of the success of wildlife conservation in India. The tiger […]
The Past Cannot Be Undone Through A Rechristening Context: Attempts to do away with certain aspects of history — erasing the Muslim links of some Indian cities — have the potential to damage the fabric of a multi-religious India. Points to ponder: In response to […]
Diplomacy, With A Change In Terms Of Reference Context: The Chinese-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran reflects a new sort of regional alignment amidst America’s declining influence. Points to Ponder: The section describes the recent deal made by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China, which […]