civil mentor

civil mentor

  • Joined: 31 July 2014
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Mains Question: Great Nicobar Island Development Project

The Great Nicobar Island Development Project is critical for enhancing India's maritime security and countering China's influence in the region. However, it faces ecological and tribal rights challenges due to potential environmental degradation and displacement of indigenous communities. A balanced approach, emphasizing sustainability and consultation, is essential for success.

Daily Current Affairs – 8 September 2025

Explore the Daily Current Affairs 8 September 2025, focusing on recent events. Download quick REVISION NOTES. Brain Eating Amoeba Source: Down to Earth, The Hindu newspaper Context: A 38-year-old man from Kerala, died from suspected amoebic meningoencephalitis, a deadly infection…

Current Affairs – 13 September 2024

1. Salt Pans Syllabus: GS3/Environment and BiodiversityContext:The Union Government approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), sparking criticism from opposition leaders and environmentalists due to concerns over…

Current Affairs – 12 September 2024

1. Polar Ice Melt Impact on Monsoon Patterns and Economy GeographySource: TH Context: A recent study highlights the influence of decreasing Arctic sea ice on Indian monsoon patterns. How does Arctic sea ice impact Indian monsoon patterns?The decrease in Arctic…

Current Affairs – 10 September 2024

1. Revival of SAARC Syllabus: GS2 – International Organisation Context Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has emphasized the revival of the “spirit of SAARC”, arguing that the eight-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) holds the…

Current Affairs – 8 September 2024

1. Phrynarachne Decipiens GS3/ Species in News In NewsA newly discovered spider species, Phrynarachne decipiens, commonly known as the bird-dung crab spider, has been found in Assam. AboutPreviously observed in Malaysia, Java, and Sumatra, this species is better known as…