India’s Actions at UNSC

India’s Actions at UNSC

India’s Actions at UNSC Context: India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) condemning the so-called referenda organized by Russia across four regions of Ukraine. Background: Based on the results of local elections held by […]

Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR)

Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR)

Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) Context: The much-awaited tiger safari project of the Uttarakhand government is under scanner after a Forest Survey of India (FSI) report stated that over 6,000 trees were illegally cut in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) against the permission for 163 for […]

UPSC CSE – AGE LIMIT

UPSC CSE – AGE LIMIT

UPSC CSE – AGE LIMIT   Category Age Attempts General 32 06 OBC 35 09 SC/ST 37 Unlimited   A candidate from the General category who is taking the UPSC preliminary examinations cannot have turned 32 as of August 1 of that year. Candidates from […]

Buddhism Part-2 Insights

Buddhism Part-2 Insights

Buddhism Part-2 The Buddhist councils: Buddhist Councils marked important turning points in the evolution of Buddhism. First Council: The council was held in the Sattapani cave at Rajgriha. It was held around 483 BC and was presided by Mahakasyapa under the patronage of King Ajatshatru. […]