Mapping Source: BBC Context: Pampore, known as the centre of the country’s saffron (referred to as “red gold”) cultivation has seen a decline in productivity. About Saffron: Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads, are collected …
Source: TH Context: The article highlights the environmental impact of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The use of heavy bombs, white phosphorus, and herbicides has led to widespread environmental damage, affecting soil, water, and air quality.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: India’s pressmud, a byproduct in the sugar industry, can be a valuable resource for compressed biogas (CBG) production. What is Pressmud and how it is produced? Pressmud, also known as filter cake or press cake, is a residual byproduct in the sugar industry. It is produced …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Climate change is causing a significant global phenomenon known as tropicalisation, where tropical species in the ocean are moving towards the poles, while temperate species are retreating. This mass movement of marine life is driven by rising sea temperatures and marine heat waves due to climate change. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, has approved a Central Sector Scheme for providing drones to Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) from 2024-25 to 2025-26. The scheme aims to empower 15,000 selected Women SHGs by offering drone rental services to farmers for agricultural purposes. The key features of the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) dedicated to expediting justice in cases of sexual offences for an additional three years, extending up to March 31, 2026. Launched in 2019 as a centrally sponsored scheme, the FTSC aims to swiftly …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Context: Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, also known as Sam Bahadur, was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. Sam Manekshaw’s life exemplified ethical …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Context: Ahead of COP28, UNESCO’s first-ever report on the Ethics of Climate Engineering emphasizes the risks and opportunities of climate manipulation technologies. About the report: The report has been published by UNESCO’s World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST). COMEST is an advisory …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture Source: TH, FAO Context: A recent FAO report (The State of Food and Agriculture 2023) exposes the hidden costs of unsustainable global agrifood systems, exceeding $10 trillion and constituting 11% of GDP in middle-income countries like India. Major points of the report: Previously, in the Status of …
