Mudumalai Tiger Reserve  

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: The first-ever herpetofaunal survey in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve recorded 82 species of reptiles and amphibians. Conducted in February, it covered Theppakadu, Kargudi, and Nilakottai forest ranges. Aim: The survey aimed to estimate the region’s diversity and aid conservation efforts. It identified species like the Indian rock python and mugger crocodile, …

Harit Nauka Initiative

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: ET  Context: PM Modi will inaugurate India’s first green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission.   What is Harit Nauka initiative?  The Harit Nauka initiative is a program launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways aimed at promoting the …

India’s Gaganyaan mission

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: HT Context: The Prime Minister announced the names of the four astronauts undergoing training for India’s Gaganyaan mission during his visit to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. The astronauts are Group Captain Prashanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Subhanshu Shukla.   …

Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) was inaugurated during BioAsia 2024 in Hyderabad.   Aim: It aims to create 10,000 job opportunities in health tech, support emerging companies, and generate novel ideas. The focus areas include real-world evidence, healthcare analytics, and informatics. Initiatives …

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Zee Business Context: The Union Cabinet, led by the PM, approved the establishment of three semiconductor units as part of the ‘Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystems in India’ initiative.   The approved units include: Semiconductor Fab in (Dholera) Gujarat Semiconductor ATMP unit in Morigaon, Assam Semiconductor ATMP …

Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: OCHA  Context: The UN has allocated US$100 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support underfunded humanitarian crises in seven countries across Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.  

‘Unlawful Association’

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The government has extended the ban on ‘Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir’ as an ‘Unlawful Association’ for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.   This extension comes after the outfit was initially declared unlawful on February 28, 2019. Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir has been involved …

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  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2023: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1   Topic: factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries …

The involvement of celebrities in surrogate advertising, especially for products like pan masala and alcohol, raises ethical concerns of social influence and persuasion. Examine.

Topic: social influence and persuasion. 7. The involvement of celebrities in surrogate advertising, especially for products like pan masala and alcohol, raises ethical concerns of social influence and persuasion. Examine. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4. Key Demand of …

Despite significant scientific advances made by Artificial intelligence (AI), there are concerns associated with it which needs immediate addressing. Analyse.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 6. Despite significant scientific advances made by Artificial intelligence (AI), there are concerns associated with it which needs immediate addressing. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: business-standard.com , Live Mint Why the question: In a year when more than 50 countries are …

Single-use plastic contributes to severe environmental pollution. How can we phase out single-use plastic in the country?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. 5. Single-use plastic contributes to severe environmental pollution. How can we phase out single-use plastic in the country? (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India Why the question: On June 5, 2018, to mark the World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra …

The heavy reliance on imports for country’s edible oil requirement can have several economic, social, and strategic implications. Analyse.

Topic: Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. 4. The heavy reliance on imports for country’s edible oil requirement can have several economic, social, and strategic implications. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

Do you think India is ready to have health as a fundamental Right? Critically examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 3. Do you think India is ready to have health as a fundamental Right? Critically examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …