Mapping: Source: TOI Context: A team of researchers in Kerala has identified the presence of the Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) in the state for the first time, specifically at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki. About Otters: Otters, belonging to the Mustelidae family with 13 species, inhabit every continent except Australia and Antarctica. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A new version of the ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware has been discovered by security researchers, capable of disabling biometric authentication methods such as fingerprint and face unlock to steal a phone’s PIN. The malware attaches itself to legitimate Android apps like Google Chrome to evade detection, running …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is set to inaugurate the Divya Kala Mela 2023 in Bengaluru. ‘Divya Kala Melas’ organized across India is part of the initiative to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) during the year 2023-2024. About Divya Kala Mela: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: On January 1, 1948, Kharsawan in present-day Jharkhand witnessed a massacre similar to the Jallianwala Bagh incident. During a protest against the merger of Kharsawan with Orissa, police opened fire on a gathering of Adivasis, killing hundreds or possibly thousands. Background: The demand for a separate …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Gujarat set a Guinness World Record with over 50,000 people performing ‘Surya Namaskar’ simultaneously at 108 venues. The main event took place at Modhera Sun Temple in Mehsana About Surya Namaskar: Surya Namaskar, also known as Sun Salutation, is a yogic practice that involves a series of …
Content for Mains Enrichment: Source: DH Context: Nina Singh, a 1989 batch IPS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, has made history as the first woman to head the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), responsible for securing Delhi Metro and airports nationwide. Originally from Bihar, Singh, who served as a special DG with the CISF …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions, Relations Between Centre and State Source: TH, Hindu Business Line Context: The recent disagreement between the central and Tamil Nadu governments over flood relief following heavy rainfall sparked a debate on the criteria for awarding central grants to states. Also, Uttar Pradesh (UP) has received …
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