Forest Conservation Act 1980
The Forest Conservation Act 1980 was passed in response to the growing concern over the rapid depletion of India’s forests, which had serious environmental and ecological consequences. Objectives: Features: Important Cases: 1) Tarun Bharat Singh v. Union of India (1993) In this case, a non-profit organization petitioned the Supreme Court via a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed […]
Wildlife Protection Act 1972
What is the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972? Constitutional Provisions for the Wildlife Act Protected Areas under the Wildlife Protection Act There are five types of protected areas as provided under the Act. Related Links: Understanding Crustal Rocks
MERCOSUR
MEMBER COUNTRIES: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay AIM: Free movement of Goods, Services, Capital and People. India -Mercosur Relation Also, check out: ECOWAS (Economic Countries of West African States)
ECOWAS (Economic Countries of West African States)
Goals/Aims Member Countries ECOWAS consists of 15 member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’ Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, and Togo. Initiative Also, check out: MERCOSUR
Budget Deficit
A budgetary deficit is said to have taken place when the individual, government, or business budgets have more spending than the income that they can generate as revenue. Types of Budget Deficits There are three types of budget deficits. They are explained as follows: Fiscal Deficit A fiscal deficit is defined as the excess of total […]
Punjab PCS Syllabus
If you want a look at Punjab PCS Syllabus, you are in the right place PPSC PCS Syllabus 2025 for Preliminary Exam The Punjab PCS prelims syllabus consists of two papers, i.e., General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Check the topic-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for the preliminary exam tabulated below. PPSC PCS Prelims […]
Deflation VS Disinflation
Deflation and Disinflation are two scenarios that deviate from the usual trend of Inflation. While Deflation signifies a sustained decrease in the general price level, Disinflation refers to a decrease in the rate of inflation. Points Deflation Disinflation Definition Deflation refers to a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services in […]
Inflation and Deflation
Inflation: Inflation is a quantitative measure of how quickly the prices of goods in an economy are increasing. Inflation occurs when goods and services are in high demand, thus creating a drop in availability (supply) and a consequential raising of prices. It’s sometimes referred to as too many dollars chasing too few goods. There are two […]
Collegium System
From Consultation to Collegium The Supreme Court has given different interpretations of the word ‘consultation’. What was NJAC? NJAC was designed to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and High Court. The commission had a blend of judicial, executive, legislature, and civil society. Composition of NJAC: Difference between Collegium System and NJAC: Also, check out: […]
Attorney General of India
Appointment and Eligibility: Term of office: It is not fixed by the Constitution. Generally stays in office till the pleasure of the President. Removal: The Constitution does not state procedures and grounds for the removal of AG. S/he holds office at the pleasure of the President (may be removed by the President at any time). Duties and […]
