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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 is a critical topic for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly under GS Paper II (Social Justice and Governance) . It replaced the PwD Act of 1995 to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Key Highlights of the RPwD Act, 2016 1. Expanded Definition of Disability The Act increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21.   Added Disabilities : Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack victims, Speech and Language disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s), Blood Disorders (Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell disease), and Multiple Disabilities.   The Central Government maintains the power to add more types of disabilities to this list. 2. Rights and Entitlements  ✅  Education : Children with "benchmark disabilities...
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iGOT Karmayogi

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                      iGOTKarmayogi  The Integrated Government Online Training (iGOT) Karmayogi platform is a digital learning initiative under the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) , launched in 2020 . It aims to enhance the skills and efficiency of civil servants through competency-based learning, AI-driven training modules, and structured career development . ๐Ÿ“Œ UPSC Prelims Key Points ✔ Objective → Capacity building for civil servants through digital learning .  ✔ Implementing Agency → Capacity Building Commission (CBC) under DoPT .  ✔ Key Features → Competency-Based Learning → Focus on behavioral, functional, and domain competencies . Digital Training Platform → iGOT Karmayogi offers self-paced courses . Performance-Based Evaluation → Officers assessed based on course completion & competency development .  ✔ Legislative Frameworks → Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB)...
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Asiatic Lion Conservation

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             Asiatic Lion Conservation The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) , native to India , has made a significant recovery due to sustained conservation efforts under Project Lion . The 2025 Asiatic Lion Census recorded a 32.2% increase , bringing the population to 891 , reinforcing its role as a flagship species for conservation .
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Namami Gange Mission

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                   Namami Gange Mission The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the implementation arm of the Namami Gange Programme , launched in 2014 to rejuvenate and conserve the Ganga River . It operates under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and follows a river basin approach to ensure pollution control, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable river management. ๐Ÿ“Œ UPSC Prelims Key Points ✔ Objective → Holistic conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga Basin.  ✔ Implementing Agency → National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under National Ganga Council.  ✔ Legislative Frameworks → Environment Protection Act, 1986 → Regulates industrial waste discharge. Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 → Ensures river water quality protection.  ✔ Financial Model → Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) – A PPP-based funding approach for long-term sustainability.  ✔ Afforestation & Biodiversity → Focuses on...
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        The  Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)                             The Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is a subspecies of the gray wolf , found in Southwest Asia and the Indian subcontinent . It is intermediate in size between the Himalayan wolf and the Arabian wolf , but lacks a thick winter coat due to its adaptation to warmer climates . Key Facts About the Indian Wolf Scientific Classification : Kingdom : Animalia Order : Carnivora Family : Canidae Genus : Canis Species : Canis lupus Subspecies : Canis lupus pallipes Habitat : Found in semi-arid grasslands, scrublands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems . Behavior : Hunts in small packs , is less vocal than other wolf subspecies, and has a reputation for being cunning . Appearance : Grayish-red to reddish-white fur , with a dark V-shaped patch around the shoulders. Diet : Carnivorous, preying on antelopes, rodents, hares, an...
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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

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 The  Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)  
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Shirui Lily

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                                  Shirui Lily 
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Core vs. Headline Inflation

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                Core vs. Headline Inflation  ✔ GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy & Monetary Policy) ✔ Current Affairs – RBI’s Inflation Targeting Framework ✔ Impact on Economic Growth & Price Stability Headline Inflation ๐Ÿ“ˆ – Broad Measure of Inflation Definition : Measures total inflation across the economy, including all goods and services. Includes : Food ๐ŸŽ, Fuel ⛽, Manufactured Goods ๐Ÿญ, Services ๐Ÿ’ผ . Volatility : Highly fluctuating due to seasonal variations in food & fuel prices. Key Index Used : Consumer Price Index (CPI) & Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India. Core Inflation ๐ŸŽฏ – Stable Measure for Monetary Policy Definition : Measures inflation trends by excluding volatile items like food & fuel . Purpose : Provides a steady ๐Ÿ”ฅ and long-term inflation trend for policy decisions. Derived From : Headline Inflation minus food & fuel components. Importance : Used by RBI for monetary policy decisions (Infla...
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