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Source: The Hindu Prelims: Parliament-Structure, organization and functioning, PMAY, LightHouse Projects (LHPs), greenhouse gas (GHG), World bank, 74th amendment etc Mains GS Paper II: Parliament- structure, functioning and conduct of Business etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The Finance Minister announced the construction of 2 crore additional houses over the next 5 years under the …
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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 …
Mapping Source: HT Context: A rare sighting of a bull shark attacking a fisherman in Maharashtra’s Vaitarna River marked the first occurrence of such an event 40km upstream near Manor. Sharks typically swim only 7-8km into creeks and rivers. Experts attribute the shark’s unusual presence to factors like sand excavation creating breeding grounds …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers have discovered that the green anaconda, previously thought to be a single species, actually consists of two genetically distinct species: the “southern green anaconda” (Eunectes murinus) and the newly identified “northern green anaconda” (Eunectes akayima). The northern green anaconda is found in countries such as Ecuador, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Soils worldwide are experiencing a depletion of potassium, a crucial nutrient essential for plant growth, jeopardizing global food security. A recent study proposes six actions to safeguard potassium supplies and food production. These include reviewing current potassium stocks, improving forecasting of price fluctuations, defining optimal potassium …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Government of Goa and the Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support climate ambitions through a Blended Finance Facility, in partnership with the World Bank. This initiative aims to promote low-carbon, climate-resilient development.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: CNN Context: Astronomers have discovered the brightest object in the universe, a quasar powered by the fastest-growing black hole on record. Initially mistaken for a star, the quasar, named J0529-4351, was found using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. It is located over 12 billion light-years away and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE, WHO Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) virtually, in line with one of the priority areas agreed upon during India’s G20 presidency in 2023. The initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and digital health products among countries. GIDH …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DD News Context: India has contributed $1 million to the Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Fund, which is part of the India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) initiative. This contribution reflects India’s commitment to promoting cooperation and development among nations of the Global South. The IBSA Fund, established in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Bombay High Court delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (IT Rules) that permit a “Fact Check Unit” (FCU) of the Union Government to identify “fake or false or misleading” …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court utilized its authority under Article 142 of the Constitution to nullify the outcome of the January 30 Chandigarh mayoral election due to deliberate invalidation of eight ballots by the presiding officer. It emphasized the need to uphold the sanctity of electoral democracy and cited …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion, social groups across India are organizing a national campaign called “Naanoo Rani Chennamma” (I am Rani Chennamma too). This campaign aims to empower women to fight against patriarchal, anti-democratic, and casteist forces in the country, drawing inspiration from Rani …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Free Press Journal Context: Pune city commemorated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Maharashtra Chief Minister paid tribute to Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born in 1630 in Shivneri in what is now Maharashtra, India, was a revered warrior king …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Residents of Lodrani, unearthed a Harappan-era fortified settlement. The site, named Morodharo, yielded a large quantity of Harappan pottery similar to that found in Dholavira. The settlement, dating back 4,500 years, shows architectural similarities to Dholavira and depended on the sea, suggesting that the desert was …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics Example 1: Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh Source: LM She is in the news for her role in diffusing communal violence in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following the demolition of an illegally constructed madrasa. Despite criticism, Singh has been praised for her efforts in restoring peace. She is …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Geography Source: IE Context: Research has identified climate change as a primary cause of poor air quality in Mumbai during the winter of 2022. The study, titled “Triple dip La-Nina, unorthodox circulation and unusual spin in air quality of India,” links the city’s high pollution levels to delayed wind reversals …
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