Category: 02 October 2023

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United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crimes (UNTOC)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB Context: The Minister of State for Home Affairs attended a two-day conference in Palermo, Italy, marking the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crimes (UNTOC). The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is a global and legally binding instrument adopted by the …

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UN Bonn summit

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: DTE    Context: Delegates at a UN conference in Bonn have adopted a new global framework aimed at reducing environmental risks associated with chemicals and waste. This framework, known as the Global Framework on Chemicals, includes 28 targets designed to enhance responsible management of chemicals and waste throughout their …

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Yarkovsky Effect

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Space com  Context: NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission successfully collected a sample from asteroid Bennu and is now on an extended mission to study Apophis. The mission was significant for understanding the early solar system, potential asteroid impacts, and the Yarkovsky effect on asteroids.   What is the Yarkovsky effect? The …

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IGMS 2.0 Public Grievance Portal

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: PIB Context: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions) launched IGMS 2.0. Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal   What is Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0?  IGMS is an artificial intelligence (AI) driven Grievance Monitoring …

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Pink Bollworm (PBW)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE    Context: The Pink Bollworm (PBW) is causing significant damage to cotton fields in northern Rajasthan, Haryana, and Southwestern Punjab, with the infestation being more widespread and serious than before. Farmers have been using Bt cotton seeds, which have lost their effectiveness against the PBW. The situation has …

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2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, will receive the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his exceptional contributions to mathematics. About Dr. Zhang’s work: His work spans various areas of mathematics, including analytic number theory, combinatorics, Euclidean harmonic analysis, and geometry.  

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Apple’s ‘Mother Nature’ campaign

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: TH  Context: The article discusses Apple’s ‘Mother Nature’ campaign and its environmental efforts,   What is Apple’s ‘Mother Nature’ campaign? Apple’s ‘Mother Nature’ campaign is an environmental initiative launched by Apple, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.   Examples: Recycling Program: Since 1994, Apple has run …

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Concerns about using Aadhaar in welfare schemes

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: E-Governance   Source: TH  Context: Recent Moody’s report highlights issues with India’s digital ID program.   What is Aadhar? Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to Indian residents. It serves as proof of identity and address and is linked to an …

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Gandhi’s South African Experience

GS Paper 1  Syllabus: India’s Struggle for Independence   Source: DTE Context: The article discusses the historical significance of Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg, where Mahatma Gandhi first experimented with ideas that later became central to his philosophy. 2nd October 2023 is Mahatma Gandhi’s 154th Birth Anniversary.   About Gandhi’s Tolstoy Farm: Foundation of Tolstoy Farm: …

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