Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Mapping   Source: TH  Context: Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, a prime rhino habitat, following a decision taken without prior Cabinet approval in 1998. The move, unprecedented for any protected area in India, seeks to address land rights issues and involve local communities in conservation efforts. The decision faces scrutiny from conservationists …

KIRTI Program

Sports   Source: PIB  Context: The Union Sports Minister inaugurated the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program in Chandigarh.   About KIRTI Programme:

Devin AI

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE   Context: Cognition, a start-up, has developed an AI named Devin, which claims to possess remarkable capabilities in handling coding projects independently. Feature of Devin AI: Devin is said to be capable of writing complex code, identifying and correcting errors, and managing entire development projects, all without human …

EMPS scheme for electric mobility

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TOI Context: The Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) is introduced by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, specifically targeting the electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments. EMPS 2024 offers subsidies or demand incentives for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, including …

United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Child Mortality  Context: The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) released a report indicating that in 2022, global child deaths before the age of five dropped below 5 million for the first time.    Key Findings: Despite this progress, an estimated 4.9 million children died, …

Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Prime Minister virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan (PM-SURAJ) portal, aimed at providing credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections of society. The portal serves as a one-stop point for applying and monitoring progress for loan and credit schemes implemented by …

Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB  Context: The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) signed on 13th February 2024 between India and the United Arab Emirates. This agreement aims to enhance bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation in the Ports, Maritime, and Logistics sectors, focusing on the India-Middle …

Hyderabad Liberation Day

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Central government has declared September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ annually, commemorating the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union in 1948. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Home Affairs through a gazette notification, honours the martyrs who liberated Hyderabad from Nizam’s rule during Operation …

Hyodol

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME)   Source: IE Context: South Korean company Hyodol has introduced an AI social robot priced at $1,800 to combat loneliness among seniors, particularly those with dementia. Deployed by the South Korean government, these robots offer customized care, including conversation, music, reminders, and health monitoring features. They utilize advanced language processing …

India’s R&D Landscape: Funding, Challenges, and Initiatives

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology    Source: TH  Context: India’s R&D funding landscape is undergoing significant transformation with the announcement of a ₹1 lakh crore corpus in the interim Budget for 2024-25, aimed at bolstering research and innovation.   What is Research and Development? It refers to the systematic investigation and experimentation undertaken …

InsightsIAS Political Science & International Relations Optional Classes 2025 – Batch 1 | Nikhil Sir & Shashank Sir | Starts on 1st April 2024

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UPSC Editorials Quiz : 15 March 2024

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UPSC Sansad TV: Spotlight- Strengthening semiconductor ecosystem

    Introduction: India’s semiconductor industry is actually a sunrise industry looking at global and Indian requirements public private partnership in terms of investment and government initiatives are on the increase. Semiconductor chips are the basic building blocks that serve as the heart and brain of all modern electronics and information and communications technology products. These chips are …

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