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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The Indian Army has established the “Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group” (STEAG), a specialized technology unit aimed at researching and assessing next-generation communication technologies for defence applications. This unit will focus on areas such as Artificial Intelligence, 5G and 6G networks, machine learning, and quantum …
Mapping Source: Live Science Context: The oldest evidence of earthquakes was discovered in 3.3 billion-year-old rocks from Africa, indicating early plate tectonics. What is the Barberton Greenstone Belt? The Barberton Greenstone Belt (similar to New Zealand’s geological features) is a geological formation in southern Africa (on the eastern boundary of the Kaapvaal Craton …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Bugun tribe in Arunachal Pradesh has demonstrated exemplary conservation efforts by donating 1,470 hectares of forest land to the state forest department for the protection of the critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla. This species, discovered in 2006, faces threats from deforestation and hunting.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Conservation efforts alone are insufficient for Ranthambore’s highly inbred tiger population. A recent study has suggested genetic rescue as a strategy to preserve the tiger population in Ranthambore National Park. Issues: The tiger population in Ranthambore faces issues of genetic isolation and inbreeding due to fragmentation …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Frontline Magazine Context: Only 10 countries had healthy air quality in 2023, with 9% of global cities meeting WHO guidelines for PM2.5 pollution, as per the Air Quality Report 2023, released by Swiss organisation IQAi Key Findings: The most affected areas were in West Asia, Africa, and Central …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the USA has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still present in some products despite previous partial bans. This new rule expands EPA regulation under a 2016 law aimed at overseeing toxic chemicals in everyday items. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to issue ration cards to migrant laborers registered on the e-shram portal within two months. This decision comes after authorities failed to comply with previous directives given in April 2023, which granted a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: NABARD plans to launch a ₹1,000 crore fund to support technology-driven agri-startups and rural enterprises, addressing challenges in scaling up operations due to limited access to equity and debt instruments to create new forward and backward linkages in the rural ecosystem. What is the Agritech startups? …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: UN Context: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stressed that disarmament is the only viable solution to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. What is Disarmament? Disarmament refers to the reduction or elimination of military weapons, particularly nuclear, chemical, and conventional arms, with the goal of enhancing global security …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) was recently conducted nationwide under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, across 23 states for about 37 lakh learners. What is FLNAT? The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Dr. Sosamma Iype won the Padma Shri in 2022 for her remarkable achievement of saving and resurrecting the indigenous Vechur cow breed. About Vechur Cow: It is a rare Bos indicus breed from Kerala, India, and holds the Guinness World Record as the smallest cattle …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: The Print Context: Following the footsteps of Rajasthan, Karnataka has introduced the Draft Karnataka Gig Workers (Conditions of Service and Welfare) Bill, 2024 aiming to become the second state to enact legislation specifically catering to the welfare of gig economy workers. What is a …
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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: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. 1. In the context …
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