Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Indian Express Context: According to a report, Tokyo-based ALE is set to launch the satellite in 2025 and it hopes to give people all over the world “the opportunity to view the world’s first live human-made meteor shower.” The project is called Sky Canvas and it is designed to collect atmospheric data …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The national public health agency of the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expressed concern over a drug-resistant bacteria strain allegedly linked to eye drops imported from India About the strain: It is “extensively” antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria found in multiple open containers …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: India has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of poisonous chemical sodium cyanide from China, the European Union, Japan and Korea following a complaint by domestic players.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: India’s manufacturing sector expanded at a three-month high driven by resilience in demand, growth in factory orders and easing input cost pressure.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Hindu Context: The Ministry of External Affairs announced that India and Malaysia have agreed to settle trade in the Indian rupees. The announcement came in the backdrop of ongoing official efforts to Safeguard Indian trade from the impact of the Ukraine crisis. It indicates India is willing to take …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Ministry of External Affairs has hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), condemning its comments on the recent violence during the Ram Navami processions in different parts of the country.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A parliamentary panel report has pointed out that Lokpal disposed of 68% of corruption complaints against public servants without any action in the last 4 years. Other findings: Only three complaints were fully investigated Nearly 90% of complaints were not “in the prescribed format and hence …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute has found large deposits of 15 rare earth elements (REE) in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district.
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Sadiwara, a village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, has launched an innovative and eco-friendly initiative called ‘Give Plastic and Take Gold’. About: The schemes offer a gold coin as a reward to anyone who collects 20 quintals of plastic waste. Impact: Within 15 days of …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to introduce the Himachal Pradesh Sukh Ashraya (Care, Protection and Self Reliance of Children) Bill, 2023 in the State Assembly. Aim: Providing appropriate care, protection, development, and self-reliance to orphans, semi-orphans, and specially-abled children in need. Provisions for clothing and …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Rajasthan government has approved a proposal for giving an 8% interest subsidy on loans obtained by the members of women’s self-help groups (SHGs) from Mahila Nidhi, the State’s first-ever women’s cooperative fund. Formation: Mahila Nidhi was established in Jaipur in August 2022 and is operated entirely by …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Energy Source: TH Context: According to a new report, India will become self-sufficient and will be the 2nd-largest photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing country after China by 2026. Highlights of the report: 110 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV module capacity is set to come online in India in the next three …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics Source: TH Context: The Indian regulatory body for medical education and medical professionals, the National Medical Council, has for the first time issued a set of guidelines specifying the professional responsibilities of medical students, teachers and institutions.
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: Recently, The United Nations 2023 Water Conference was held in New York (the first such meeting on water after 46 years). Also, a mid-term review of the UN Decade for Action on Water and Sanitation (2018-2028) was held at the conference. About the Conference: Also, read …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Source: TH Context: Excessive sodium (salt) intake contributes to the rise of hypertension, heart disease and stroke. Why is it essential to reduce sodium intake? Salt reduction is a cost-effective and practical approach to preventing cardiovascular disease …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Source: TH Context: According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 (3rd edition), the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. Background: The Report (initiated …
