Context: Interpol issued its first-ever ‘Silver Notice’, an innovative measure aimed at tracking down laundered assets across international borders. This pilot project involves 52 countries, including India, which has around a dozen fugitive economic offenders and a substantial amount of black money transferred offshore. Black money is income that is earned illegally or without paying the required taxes. It is typically kept in cash and is not reported to the government. What is Interpol ‘Silver Notice’? International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Founded in 1923 as International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC), INTERPOL is the only organization with the mandate and technical infrastructure to share police information globally.

Context: The National Board for Wildlife has approved eleven proposals in protected areas of Ladakh for strategic infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control with China. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) The Line of Actual Control, or LAC, is an imaginary line dividing Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory. It has become the de facto border between India and China but is not a formally recognized international border. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory body in India that advises the government on wildlife conservation and protection.

Context: First time ever in history, global temperature exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level in 2024, confirmed by C3S data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Global Warming and its Effect on India Global warming results from the increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases that trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere. It finally results in rising of global tempreature. Causes of Global Warming in India Effects of Global Warming on India Mitigation Measures The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is one of the thematic services delivered by the European Union’s Copernicus Programme, which is managed by the European Commission and implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). It monitors extreme conditions within the Mediterranean basin including Saharan Dust, wildfires and extreme heat.

Context: Tamil Nadu’s Local Body Elections delayed of the 9,624 village panchayats, 314 panchayat unions, and 28 district panchayats. Local Self Government: Rural Local Governments (Articles 243G and 243H): Urban Local Governments (Articles 243-P to 243-ZG) 73rd Constitutional Amendment Salient Features: UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQ Q. Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in (2017) (a) Federalism(b) Democratic decentralisation(c) Administrative delegation(d) Direct democracy Ans: (b) Q. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? (2015) Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1, 2 and 3 only(b) 2 and 4 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: (c)

Context: The body of another worker, who was trapped inside a coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, was recovered on Saturday from the quarry during rescue operations. DefinitionRat-hole mining, a method of manually digging narrow holes in North East India for coal extraction, is banned by the National Green Tribunal but still used by artisanal mining operations in Meghalaya. Legal Status Techniques Employed

Introduction to Coal Coal is a carbonaceous material which exists in stratified sedimentary deposits.It is a main fossil fuel and natural source of energy. Coal Mining in India Government Steps to Boost Production of Coal Technology for Improved Coal Mining Measures to Mitigate Pollution UPSC Civil Services Examination Previous Year Question (PYQ) Prelims Q1. Consider the following statements: (2019) Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (a) Exp: Q2. Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal? (2013) Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Ans: (a) Mains Q. Despite India being one of the countries of Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss. (2021) Q. “In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development”. Discuss. (2017)

Context: The Supreme Court directed that status quo be maintained with respect to a well located near the entrance of a religious site in U.P. The Status Quo The status quo is a Latin phrase that means the current state of affairs, or the way things are at a particular time. The Supreme Court of India defines “status quo” as the existing state of affairs at a given time. In a judicial order, “status quo” means that the existing position should not be changed, and the subject matter’s features or character should not be altered.  Writs Jurisdictions of the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India issues writs under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. A writ is an order issued through a formal writing to enforce a fundamental right and correct legal wrongs. UPSC PYQ Question: With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct? Options: Answer: Option 3: 1 and 3 only Explanation: