Mapping Source: IE The Kuril Islands dispute between Russia and Japan has gained attention amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The Kuril Islands dispute, known as the Northern Territories dispute in Japan, is a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the ownership of the four southernmost Kuril Islands. The Kuril Islands are …
Mapping Source: TH The U.K. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced plans to grant more than 100 licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea starting in the autumn. The goal is to slow the decline in oil and gas production to secure domestic supplies, even as the U.K. is committed to achieving …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Akira ransomware is a type of ransomware that targets both Windows and Linux devices. It encrypts data on the affected devices, appends filenames with the “.akira” extension, and deletes Windows Shadow Volume copies to prevent data recovery. The ransomware also terminates Windows services to ensure uninterrupted …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is employing artificial intelligence-based technology to address fraud in the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS). The technology is called Finger Minutiae Record–Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality. What is FMR-FIR? The Finger Minutiae Record–Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) modality is an Artificial Intelligence / …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) in the Indian economy has increased from over Rs 32 lakh crore (constant 2011-12 prices) in 2014-15 to about Rs 54 lakh crore in 2022-23 (Provisional Estimates) What is GFCF? Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) refers to the total amount of investment …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE, TH Context: The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023, introduced in Lok Sabha, aims to change the law governing the administration of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The Bill proposes giving the government an expanded role in the appointment and removal of IIM Directors and initiating inquiries. …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: India has successfully extracted lithium from the mineral concentrate on a laboratory scale. The country has demonstrated its capability to develop technologies for the beneficiation of lithium ore to lithium mineral concentrate. The processing and refining methods for lithium ore can vary depending on the type of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The government has introduced the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to include four communities in the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Jammu and Kashmir. The four communities proposed for ST status are “Gadda Brahmin,” “Koli,” “Paddari Tribe,” and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Experts from UNESCO have recommended adding the Italian city of Venice to the list of world heritage sites in danger due to long-standing problems such as over-tourism and the effects of climate change. The city has been grappling with these issues for years, leading to deterioration and damage …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies. Aim: The collaboration aims to upskill students of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in areas like cloud computing, data annotation, artificial intelligence (AI), …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Pollution, Environment Conservation Source: Ground Report, DTE Context: In 2023, India experienced 157 days of plastic overshoot, which means that the country generated and accumulated a significant amount of plastic waste that exceeded its waste management capacity. Also, in another news, a recent report highlights that India is one …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: NITI Aayog Context: NITI Aayog released the “Towards Decarbonising Transport 2023″ report to support global discussions on sustainable transport during India’s G20 presidency. What is Decarbonising Transport? Decarbonising Transport refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions from …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice/ Indian Society Source: DTE Context: A recent study has highlighted how climate change contributes to violence against children. How climate change contributes to violence against children? Addressing violence against children due to climate change requires a multi-faceted approach: Integrated Policies: Develop context-specific policies that recognize the …
