Civil Services Update - May 20, 2025

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Civil Services Update for exam preparation.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme

A scheme introduced in 2005 that allows Persons of Indian Origin to register for an OCI card, granting a life-long visa for visiting India and exempting them from police registration.

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

A joint effort between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and ICAR to engage directly with farmers, assess local conditions, recommend crops, and provide advice on farming practices.

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

A centralized online platform for the procurement of goods and services by Central and State Government bodies, PSUs, and affiliated organizations.

Snow Leopard (Panthera Uncia)

A species highly adapted to survive in Asia’s harsh, high-altitude mountain environments, often called the 'ghost of the mountains' due to their natural invisibility.

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNHZP)

A zoological park in Darjeeling known for hosting the world’s largest captive snow leopard population and dedicated to wildlife conservation.

Operation Olivia

An annual mission by the Indian Coast Guard focusing on ensuring safe nesting for Olive Ridley turtles, especially at Gahirmatha Beach in Odisha.

Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys Olivacea)

A small sea turtle known for its olive-green, heart-shaped shell and remarkable mass nesting behavior called Arribada.

Veeraswami Judgment

A 1991 Supreme Court judgment addressing the applicability of anti-corruption laws to judges of the higher judiciary, underlining the importance of judicial independence.

Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Clearances for projects that had already begun without prior environmental clearance, which the Supreme Court struck down as contradictory to fundamental environmental principles.

e-Zero FIR Initiative

An initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs’ I4C that allows victims to file a complaint at any police station, regardless of where the crime occurred, aiming for speedy redressal and timely action.

Atomiser

A device that converts liquid into a fine spray for better dispersion, found in various applications across industries, agriculture, healthcare, and households.

Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

A privately pooled investment vehicle established in India that collects funds from sophisticated investors and invests them according to a defined investment policy.