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Source: The Hindu Prelims: Dot com, G20, meta platforms, blockchain, crypto currency, Voice Technology (VT), 5G etc Mains GS Paper III: Linkage of organized crimes with terrorism, implications of cybercrimes on security etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS Since the burst of Dot-com bubble 2000, the rapid scale and pace of development of technology have radically …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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Mapping Source: TH Context: NATO has sent 700 more of its peacekeeping troops to Kosovo, to establish peace in the Kosovo-Serbia conflict About the conflict: The Kosovo-Serbia conflict stems from Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, which Serbia does not recognize. Tensions arise from historical, ethnic, and political factors, leading to sporadic clashes and …
Mapping Source: IE Context: A huge Soviet-era dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, known as the Kakhovka Dam, was breached, resulting in flooding across the war zone. The dam was an important part of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, supplying water to the Crimean Peninsula and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Crimea is a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Mongabay Context: A new initiative called ‘The Ocean Census initiative’ aims to discover 100,000 new marine species within ten years, utilizing advanced technologies like high-resolution imagery, DNA sequencing, and machine learning. Need: Scientists estimate that only about 10% of marine species have been formally described, leaving approximately …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: According to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the Earth’s atmosphere have spiked over 50% since the beginning of the industrial age. The annual increase in CO2 levels peaked at 424 parts per million …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: medicalxpress Context: A study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that the public is aware of and accepts the use of bacteria-killing viruses, known as phage therapy, as an alternative to antibiotics. What is Phage therapy? Phage therapy is a treatment approach that uses bacteriophages, which are viruses …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: The Bihar government plans to collaborate with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to gather valuable geological information about magnetite-bearing rocks and ultramafic rocks in the region. What are magnetite-bearing rocks? Magnetite-bearing rocks are rocks that contain magnetite, a black, opaque, and magnetic mineral. These rocks …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The Indian Navy’s frontline warship, INS Trishul, is visiting Durban to commemorate the 130th anniversary of an incident involving Mahatma Gandhi on June 7, 1893. The Navy’s visit is part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration, honouring key moments in India’s struggle for independence. About …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Damodar Kashyap, a 74-year-old tribal farmer in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, has transformed 400 acres of land in his village into a flourishing forest through a community-based approach to conservation. As the village sarpanch, he implemented strict rules and fines for forest destruction and deployed villagers to patrol …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first school in Vadnagar, Gujarat, is being transformed into an inspirational model school called “Prerna” to motivate the youth of India to become agents of change. The school, set to graduate its first batch next year, aims to impart values through various techniques …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: A German factory in Hamburg has developed a process to convert cocoa bean shells into biochar, a black powder that has the potential to counter climate change. The shells are heated in an oxygen-free environment, which locks in greenhouse gases and produces biochar that can be …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Energy)/Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TH Context: Given the significant impact that cities have on the environment, low-carbon cities are crucial to mitigate the effects of climate change. How are cities impacting climate? In 2020, cities across the world dumped 29 trillion tonnes of CO2 into the …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy: Energy/ SDGs Source: DTE Context: The world is facing challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) by 2030. (As per the Tracking SDG7: The Energy Progress Report 2023 report) The report has been released by a collaborative effort of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Renewable …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints Source: IE Context: As compared to edible oil, India has relatively achieved atma nirbharta (self-reliance) in pulses. Edible oil production in India: Import of edible oil by India: The quantum of imports has surged from ~8 mt to 16 mt between 2013-14 …
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