Introduction: The Indo-Pak War of 1965 was a culmination of skirmishes that took place between April 1965 and September 1965 between Pakistan and India. The conflict began following Pakistan’s Operation Gibraltar, which was designed to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir to precipitate an insurgency against India who retaliated by launching a …
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Source: The Hindu Prelims: Parliament-Structure, organization and functioning, PMAY, PM-JANMAN, PVTGs, DBT, MGNREGA etc Mains GS Paper II: Parliament- structure, functioning and conduct of Business etc ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS According to official data, PVTGs comprise around 6 lakh households. India is home to Adivasi groups, with 75 identified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups …
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Mapping Source: Hindu BL Context: India aims to bolster its access to critical minerals in Africa to enhance resource security and challenge China’s dominance in the region. With a list of 30 crucial minerals, including lithium and cobalt, India seeks partnerships in countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Congo, and Zambia.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Environmental activists have sued Norway, challenging its proposal for seabed mineral exploration, claiming inadequate impact assessment. Norway’s parliament approved the plan in January, citing minimal impact from the study. Deep-Sea Mining Explained Involves extracting minerals from the ocean floor. Types: Polymetallic nodules, seafloor sulphide deposits, cobalt …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NIE Context: The first global mangrove assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), warns of the imminent collapse of South India’s mangrove ecosystems due to pollution, deforestation, and coastal development. Unlike the ecosystems in western and eastern India, those in the south are highly vulnerable …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised a ‘Pollution Response Seminar and Mock Drill ’ recently.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The government plans to expand the radiation processing of onions to create a buffer stock of 100,000 tonnes this year, aiming to prevent shortages and price rises. With output expected to drop by 16%, radiation technology will be used to increase shelf life, reducing hoarding and price …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The mercury in Delhi reached 41°C recently, but with high humidity, the heat index soared to a blistering 50°C. IMD now measures the heat index, factoring in both temperature and humidity, providing a more accurate sense of discomfort. Expectations are for the index to hit 54-56°C in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A portion of Hampi’s Virupaksha temple collapsed due to heavy rains.
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Context: Indian director Payal Kapadia’s debut film “All We Imagine As Light” won the Grand Prix prize. All We Imagine As Light is an Indo-French production about a nurse, Prabha, and her friend, Anu, who embark on a transformative road trip. Kapadia’s previous documentary, A Night of …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy/ Environment Conservation Source: IE Context: The economic toll of climate change is staggering, with recent UN studies revealing that global GDP could have been 37% higher without warming since 1960. What is Climate Change? Climate change refers to long-term alterations in temperatures and weather patterns. While natural factors …
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