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Source: The Hindu Prelims: Current events of national and international importance(Space programmes, International Geophysical Year (IGY), south pole, Chandrayaan-3, outer space Treaty Indian Space Policy 2023 etc Mains GS Paper II: Science and technology, development and application, Development in the field of space and issues related to it etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS 1910-12, Robert …
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Introduction: The last known member of an indigenous tribe in the Amazon rainforest has died after living alone for decades. The unidentified man from an uncontacted Indigenous tribe in Brazil was known as the ‘man of the hole’ because he was often spotted taking shelter in pits dug in the ground. His death …
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Biofuels: Biofuels may be solid, liquid or gaseous in nature. Solid: Wood, dried plant material, and manure Liquid: Bioethanol and Biodiesel Gaseous: Biogas Brazil, India, and the United States, as leading biofuel producers and consumers, will work together during the next few months towards the development of a Global Biofuels Alliance along with other interested countries. …
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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: CNN Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, resulting in casualties and significant tensions. The region, recognized as part of Azerbaijan but controlled by ethnic Armenians, has been a source of conflict for decades, with recent escalations in 2020 and 2023. The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an ethnic and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: FAO Context: The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) has issued a joint call to action for forests towards 2030, emphasizing the urgent need for global action to harness the potential of forests for the benefit of people and the planet. Key points from the call to action include: …
Source: OECD, DTE Context: A new OECD report highlights the importance of One Health‘s action to tackle AMR. The report emphasizes that antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where microbes become resistant to antimicrobial agents, is a significant global public health threat with far-reaching consequences for people, animals, and the environment. Without stronger One Health action involving …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the global impact of high blood pressure (hypertension). The report highlights that approximately four out of every five people with hypertension are not receiving adequate treatment. However, if countries can expand their coverage of hypertension treatment, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) needs to take action in formulating a distress-sharing formula for the Cauvery River, as recent submissions by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have highlighted the urgency of the matter. Both states, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka acknowledge the concept of distress sharing, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India is facing a critical shortage of phosphorus, which is essential for fertilizers but also a major environmental pollutant. The phosphorus shortage is due to its limited availability in geological formations and its contamination of water bodies when not properly managed. Reasons for Phosphorous shortage: Currently, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: Several Indian states reverting to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from the New Pension Scheme (NPS) have been cautioned by an RBI article, which deems this move a “major step backwards” in fiscal management. States such as Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh have switched to …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India has recently introduced a National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF) after a prolonged delay. The NHEQF is meant to streamline higher education qualifications, but it has several shortcomings. Issues with National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF): NHEQF coexists with other frameworks, such as the National …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source; TOI Context: Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities. It is a time for deep reflection, repentance, and redemption for Jains. Significance: Spiritual Significance: Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, …
Source: IE In Punjab, a government school near the Pakistan border has boosted enrollment and education quality through free bus travel: Chanan Wala School in Fazilka, Punjab, launched free transportation for students. Chanan Wala saw a 38% enrollment increase, with 89% more students using the free bus service. The school’s excellent facilities attracted students, …
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Standard Clubs in schools and colleges Source: PIB The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has established 6,467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across India to promote awareness about the importance of standards and quality. Activities within these clubs include standards writing competitions, quizzes, debates, exposure visits to labs and industries, and more. …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: TH Context: Prominent authors, including John Grisham and George R.R. Martin (of Games of Thrones fame), are suing OpenAI in a proposed class-action lawsuit, accusing the company of training its AI chatbot ChatGPT on their work without permission. The Authors Guild, representing U.S. authors, filed the …
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