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🔆Bull

Nandi and Shiva are often depicted together as they are considered inseparable in Hindu mythology. Nandi is the divine vehicle and gatekeeper of Lord Shiva.
It symbolizes strength, virility, and the loyal nature of a devotee. The bull is also associated with fertility.
Cultural Symbol: In some Indian cultures, the bull is revered as a symbol of agricultural prosperity, as it has been traditionally used in farming.
Baked clay Bull, Mohenjodaro.
Rampurva Bull: The Ashokan Pillar’s sandstone capital from the third century B.C.
The Nandipada (“foot of Nandi”) is an ancient Indian symbol, also called a taurine symbol, representing a bull’s hoof or the mark left by the foot of a bull in the ground.
Ajanta Painting: Bull is not depicted as the part of the composition but as decoration or design.
Cattle depictions were a common feature on the borders of Mughal miniature paintings.
Krishna’s association with cattle in paintings is rooted in the mythology and traditions of the region of Vrindavan.

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#mains #prelims
UCC

need for UCC (Uniform Civil Code) in India:

“UNITY”

Each letter represents a key reason, with the given examples integrated:
1. U - Universal Gender Equality
• Eliminates discriminatory practices in personal laws.
Example: Hindu Succession Act reforms gave daughters equal inheritance rights, but Muslim women remain excluded.
2. N - Neutralizes Misuse of Personal Laws
• Ensures fairness across religions by addressing legal loopholes.
Example: Misuse of triple talaq before its criminalization caused injustice to Muslim women.
3. I - Integrates Communities for National Unity
• Unifies diverse groups under a common legal framework.
Example: Communal tensions often underscore the need for legal uniformity to promote harmony.
4. T - Tames Legal Complexity
• Simplifies disputes arising from varying personal laws.
Example: Inheritance conflicts between communities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight this need.
5. Y - Yields Protection for Marginalized Groups
• Provides equitable legal safeguards for minorities and vulnerable groups.
Example: Tribal communities often face inequities under customary practices that could be addressed with UCC.

UNITY reflects the overarching goal of the UCC: fostering equality, fairness, and cohesion in India’s legal and social systems.

#mains #Government
🔆UN talks on drought deal in Saudi

The UN-hosted COP16 talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a binding protocol on drought response.

While no binding deal was reached, significant progress was made toward a future global drought regime, with plans to finalise it at COP17 in 2026 in Mongolia.

Droughts, exacerbated by environmental destruction, cost over $300 billion annually.
By 2050, 75% of the global population is expected to be affected by drought.

The UNCCD emphasised the need to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by the decade’s end, requiring $2.6 trillion in global investments.

#gs3 #mains #prelims
#environment
Secularism in India #mains #gs2
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a revolutionary technology that enables the rapid and high-throughput decoding of entire genomes, analysing millions of DNA sequences simultaneously.

This allows researchers to gain deeper insights into genetic diversity, evolutionary relationships, and population health

#prelims #mains
#environment
Year-end Review 2024: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

India achieved Milestone of Planting 102 Crore Trees Under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' Campaign, aiming for 140 Crore by March 2025
Ministry notified the Eco-mark Rules on 26th September, 2024
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) hit Milestones: 40% PM Reduction in 23 Cities, ₹11,200 Crore fund allocated for Pollution Control; PRANA Portal launched for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring.

#prelims #mains #Yearreview
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🔆The article analyzes the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, discussing its potential impact on India's federal structure and democracy.
Key Points:
Proposal for ONOE
Concerns over Federalism
Impact on State Governments: Frequent elections under ONOE would limit the tenure of State governments, impacting their ability to implement policies and undermining democratic principles.
Historical Context: The article traces the history of simultaneous elections in India, highlighting the misuse of Article 356 (President's Rule) and its impact on federalism.
Need for Reforms: Before implementing ONOE, the article emphasizes the need for reforms to address issues like the misuse of Article 356, strengthening anti-defection laws, and ensuring the stability of State governments.
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🔆The article discusses a former U.S. president's criticism of the Panama Canal Treaty and Panama's response.
Key Points:

Panama canal map click here

Criticism of Treaty: A former U.S. president deemed the 1999 treaty transferring the Panama Canal to Panama as “foolish,” citing high transit fees for U.S. vessels as the primary reason.
Increased Transit Fees: Drought in Panama has led to reduced ship capacity through the canal, resulting in increased fees for U.S. vessels.
Treaty Details: The Torrijos-Carter Treaties of 1977 transferred the canal to Panama on December 31, 1999, while also guaranteeing U.S. right of transit in case of military emergencies.
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Initiatives, schemes, datas related to women.

WOMAN #GS1 #Mains
Leadership:

"A leader is someone who inspires others to become better versions of themselves while working toward a shared goal."

* Core traits: Listening, creativity, resilience, vision
* Individual level: Confidence, personality
* Societal: Role model, conflict resolver
* National/International: Inspiration in crisis

Examples:

* Jacinda Ardern – led NZ with empathy during COVID
* Rani Laxmi Bai – “Only man among the rebels” – Gen Rose
* Vikram Sarabhai – mentored Dr. Kalam; created leaders
*Tejasvi Satpute IPS - Rehabilitation of individuals involved in Cannabis Trafficking.

a leader shows the way goes the way"
#upscprep #ethics #gs4 #mains