Mapping Source: IE Context: The Prime Ministers of India and Mauritius have jointly inaugurated an airstrip and the St James Jetty on North Agaléga Island in the Indian Ocean. The joint inauguration signifies: For Mauritius: Economic benefits: Reduced travel time, job creation, and tapping into tourism potential. Strategic advantages: Enhanced maritime surveillance and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India and Malaysia conducted the bilateral maritime exercise Samudra Laksamana from February 28 to March 2, 2024, in Visakhapatnam. The exercise involves the Indian Naval Ship Kiltan and the Royal Malaysian Ship KD Lekir. Other exercises between India and Malaysia: Exercise Harimau Shakti: This is a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DD News Context: India and Cambodia Forge Alliance to Restore Tigers in Cambodia, drawing from India’s expertise in Project Tiger. The last record of a tiger in Cambodia was from a camera trap in 2007 and the big cats were declared “functionally extinct” in Cambodia in 2016, and are …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: A recent study introduces a waste management technology called ‘BioTRIG,’ utilizing pyrolysis at the community level in rural India. This process converts organic waste into useful products like bio-oil, syngas, and biochar fertilizer. The BioTRIG system aims to address various rural challenges, including indoor air pollution, soil …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Bharat Tex 2024, India’s largest textile event, concluded after four days of showcasing over 100 product announcements, international Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), investment decisions, and research collaborations. The event attracted 3,000 buyers from over 100 countries and saw participation from over 10,000 artisans, weavers, students, factory …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TNIE Context: Recently, the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system processed a record 4.10 crore transactions, marking the highest number of transactions processed in a single day. The NEFT system, along with the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, is managed by the Reserve Bank of India for …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The housing component of the PM Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN) is facing hurdles due to discrepancies in data on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The government set a target of sanctioning 2.5 lakh houses by February 15 but only 1.59 lakh houses could be sanctioned …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, after it was previously defeated in the Legislative Council by the BJP-JD(S) alliance. The bill proposes the creation of a Common Pool Fund under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, has approved the amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This amendment specifies the royalty rates for 12 critical and strategic minerals, including Beryllium, Cadmium, Cobalt, Gallium, Indium, Rhenium, Selenium, Tantalum, Tellurium, Titanium, Tungsten, and …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: PIB Context: The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) adopted a resolution on sustainable lifestyles submitted by India, and co-sponsored by Sri Lanka and Bolivia. The resolution acknowledges the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), initiated at Rio+20 in 2012. This framework includes six …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: Th Context: The Genome India Project, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, has completed sequencing 10,000 Indian genomes, creating a reference for Indian genetic diversity. What is the Genome India Project? It endeavours to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database. This research …
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