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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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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 …
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.
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 …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Context: Global Waste Management Outlook 2024, published by UNEP and ISWA (International Solid Waste Association), assesses global waste management trends and costs. Key findings: Municipal solid waste is predicted to grow from 2.3 billion to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. The global direct cost of waste management …
