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Sub-topic: 🐾 Wildlife & Species Conservation
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THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS | 12th August 2026

⚖️ Tribunal Independence & Executive Control

Why does tribunal independence matter for UPSC?
🔹 National Tribunals Commission (NTC)
🔹 Judicial Review & Separation of Powers
🔹 Basic Structure Doctrine
🔹 Judicial Autonomy & Rule of Law
🔹 Key Supreme Court Judgments

🎯 UPSC Mains Practice | GS-II | 15 Marks

“The independence of tribunals is essential for upholding judicial review and the basic structure of the Constitution.” Examine the challenges and suggest measures to ensure an independent NTC.

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📚 Topic: Quit India Movement – 1942
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Q1. Consider the following pairs of Protected Areas and Wetlands with their salient ecological
features:
1. Glaw Lake — High-altitude freshwater lake situated within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve
2. Deepor Beel — Riverine wetland formed in the former channel of the Brahmaputra River
3. Point Calimere — Coastal wetland complex supporting extensive mangrove forests and
intertidal mudflats
4. Rudrasagar Lake — Lowland sedimentation reservoir fed by three streams in Tripura

Q2. With reference to polymer currency notes introduced on a pilot basis by central monetary
authorities, consider the following statements:
1. Polymer banknotes have a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional paper
currency notes, leading to reduced replacement costs.
2. Polymer substrate notes absorb moisture and oil more rapidly than cotton-based paper,
making them less suitable for high-humidity tropical climates.