Mapping Source: TH The Maldives recently elected a new leader, Mohamed Muizzu, replacing President Ibu Solih. Muizzu. President Solih’s loss was attributed to anti-incumbency sentiment, economic concerns post-COVID-19, internal party divisions, and sovereignty issues fueled by the “India out” campaign. This election was seen as a contest between India and China’s influence in the Maldives. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: A study has revealed high levels of cancer-causing heavy metals, including lead and chromium, in eight wetlands in Odisha, with Hirakud being one of them. These heavy metals, which result from human activities such as urbanization, industrialization, and agriculture, can enter crops through the soil and subsequently …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Scientists have discovered a new fish species called Badis limaakumi in the Milak River in Nagaland, India. This species, named after Limaakum, an assistant professor and head of the zoology department at Fazl Ali College, Nagaland, is unique in that it can change its colour similar …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted a successful operation called “Kachchhap,”. This operation resulted in the recovery of the 955 live baby turtles, including species like the Indian Tent Turtle, Indian Flapshell Turtle, Crown River Turtle, Black Spotted/Pond Turtle, and Brown Roofed Turtle. The DRI had …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Delhi government has launched a ‘green war room’ to combat air pollution in the city by implementing the Winter Action Plan and monitoring pollution 24×7. Delhi faces severe air pollution, particularly during the winter months, due to various sources such as vehicles, industry, construction activities, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Prime Minister has announced the establishment of a Central Tribal University in Telangana’s Mulugu district, with a project cost of Rs 900 crore. The university will be named after tribal goddesses Samakka and Sarakka. This initiative is aimed at benefiting the youth, particularly those from tribal communities. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A World Bank paper has highlighted a concerning trend of declining regular toilet use in rural India since 2018-19, despite significant improvements in toilet access due to the Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) launched in 2014-15. While the program led to substantial increases in toilet access …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a total of 107 Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India have hate speech cases against them. The analysis was based on self-sworn affidavits submitted by lawmakers and candidates in the last five years. …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, flagged off the CRPF Women Bike Expedition named ‘Yashasvini’ from Lal Chowk, Srinagar. This rally is organized by the CRPF in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to celebrate women’s empowerment. It involves 150 women CRPF officers riding 75 …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Context: Gandhi strategically used music to convey his messages and foster unity, spirituality, peace, and nationalism among the Indian population during the struggle for freedom. Usage: The examples can be used in Essay/ Ethics/ Indian history to show how Gandhi used music to spread social and …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: DTE Example 1: Discriminatory order of Patan DC The Patan District Collector in Gujarat, India, has faced criticism from activists for ordering the transfer of all ration cards from a fair price shop (FPS) run by a Dalit dealer in Kanosan village to a nearby village. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Context: The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L’Huillier for their groundbreaking experiments that have allowed scientists to generate attosecond pulses of light. What are Electrons? The electron is a subatomic particle with a negative elementary electric charge. Electrons …
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