Location: Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka Landscape: Hilly forest ecosystem in southern Karnataka, at the Western Ghats–Eastern Ghats transition. Vegetation: Mainly dry deciduous forests, along with moist deciduous and scrub forests. Fauna: Elephant, tiger, leopard, gaur, sloth bear, sambar and chital. Ecological importance: Important wildlife habitat and corridor connecting forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Associated landscape:…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 3 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 3 September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Pichavaram Mangroves
Location: Located in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, near the Bay of Bengal coast. Unique Feature: One of the largest mangrove ecosystems in India, known for its extensive network of water channels and creeks. Hydrology: Situated between the Vellar and Coleroon (Kollidam) river systems. Vegetation: Dominated by mangrove species, particularly Avicennia and Rhizophora. Ecosystem Services: Provides…
Article 142
Constitutional Provision: Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing “complete justice” in any cause or matter pending before it. Exclusive Power: The power under Article 142 is vested only in the Supreme Court, not in High Courts. Enforceability: Any decree or order made under Article 142 is…
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