Mapping Source: TH Context: Recently, suspected Maoists launched an attack on forest watchers in Kerala’s Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, near the Chavachi area. These Maoists have been increasingly active in and around the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, even infiltrating local houses and engaging in activities like distributing propaganda materials. The Kerala government deployed Kerela Thunderbolts force …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Army’s Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand recently conducted its inaugural firing during both day and night operations. Besides the 20mm nose gun and 70mm rockets, the LCH is equipped with a helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile and a new air-to-air missile, which is distinct from the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is hosting a Country-Led Initiative (CLI) event as part of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Aim of the initiative: The event aims to contribute to discussions on Sustainable …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Subsurface Water Ice Mapping Project (SWIM) has created a map of Mars, indicating regions where NASA missions have detected subsurface water ice. This map is a valuable resource for scientists to identify potential landing sites for the first astronauts on Mars. Water ice on Mars is …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: A recent study using crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts in 1972 has revealed that the Moon is approximately 40 million years older than previously believed. The research used these lunar crystals to pinpoint the Moon’s formation age, revising it to a minimum of 4.46 billion …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: India has begun producing “reference” petrol and diesel, which are specialized fuels used for testing automobiles, making it part of a select group of nations that produce these high-quality fuels. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has developed these fuels with higher specifications to replace imports, ensuring …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has achieved membership in the 18-member steering committee of the International Competition Network (ICN), a global body dedicated to competition law enforcement. The ICN includes 140 competition agencies and serves as an informal platform for antitrust authorities to foster regular …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Recently, the Defence Minister mentioned the concept of “Prisoner’s Dilemma” to highlight the importance of countries collaborating instead of working against each other in international relations. What is the Prisoner’s Dilemma? It is a classic concept in game theory that illustrates a situation where individuals can …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” died recently. Life lessons drawn from Matthew Perry’s experiences:
GS4/GS2 Paper Syllabus: Code of Conduct and Ethics/ Parliamentary Committee Source: TH Context: The article discusses the proceedings of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee against Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra and emphasizes the distinction between parliamentary and judicial probes. What is the case about? MP Mahua Moitra is facing proceedings from the Lok …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure (Railways) Source: TH Context: The article addresses the pressing need for enhancing the transport of cargo by railways in India. What is the modal share of freight (cargo) in India? The railway is one of the cheaper modes of transportation for moving bulk cargo. However, it only …
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