Barracuda

Barracuda   Source: TH  Context: India’s fastest solar-electric boat, named Barracuda, was launched at the Navalt Solar and Electric Boats yard in Aroor, Alappuzha (Kerala). Designed by Navalt, the eco-friendly vessel is capable of carrying 12 passengers and cargo, with a top speed of 12.5 knots and a range of seven hours on a single …

Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS)

  Source: PIB  Context: The government’s technical committees, including the Central Motor Vehicle Rules-Technical Standing Committee (CMVR-TSC) and the Automotive Industry Standards Committee (AISC), are working on formulating standards for Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) in vehicles.   What is MOIS? Moving Off Information Systems (MOIS) is an advanced driver assistance system designed to aid …

E-Cigarettes

  Source: WHO  Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) states that e-cigarettes, as consumer products, have not been proven effective for quitting tobacco use at the population level.

Budhini Manjhiyain

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: BBC  Context: The article narrates the life of Budhini Manjhiyain, a tribal woman from the Indian state of Jharkhand, who faced exile from her community for garlanding India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. In 1959, when Budhini was just 15 years old, she garlanded India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal …

DILRMP: Digitization of Land Records

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Land Reforms   Source: LM  Context: The article discusses India’s initiative to digitize land records, emphasizing the benefits and challenges associated with this process.   What is Digitization of Land Records? Digitization of land records involves the conversion of physical land ownership documents and records into digital formats. This process aims …

[MISSION 2024] Mini Secure Revision Test: 16 December 2023

  How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   Answer the following questions in 150 words: General Studies – 1   1. How did the revolutionary movement evolve under Bhagat Singh? Elaborate upon his idea of ‘revolution’. Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India   2. Assess the …

Addressing urban floods in the country requires a comprehensive approach that involves better urban planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of both natural and human-made factors contributing to urban floods. Analyse.

  10. Addressing urban floods in the country requires a comprehensive approach that involves better urban planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and proactive measures to mitigate the impact of both natural and human-made factors contributing to urban floods. Analyse. Reference: The Hindu

In the context of the recently introduced Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), while ethanol blending can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security, concerns persist regarding the potential implications for food security. Analyse.

  7. In the context of the recently introduced Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), while ethanol blending can reduce carbon emissions and contribute to energy security, concerns persist regarding the potential implications for food security. Analyse. Reference: Indian Express , Live Mint

Showcasing lesser-known tourist attractions of historical and cultural importance and celebrating their intangible heritage is crucial to the overall well-being of both the cultural heritage and the people associated with it. Discuss.

  6. Showcasing lesser-known tourist attractions of historical and cultural importance and celebrating their intangible heritage is crucial to the overall well-being of both the cultural heritage and the people associated with it. Discuss. Reference: Indian Express