Mapping Source: UN Context: The 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting is scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana, with participation from over 85 countries and international organizations. Aim: The meeting is aimed at expressing collective commitment to UN peacekeeping, in alignment with ongoing reforms under Action for Peacekeeping and the Action for Peacekeeping …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: During the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, 118 countries pledged to triple installed renewable energy capacity by 2030, committing to at least 11,000 gigawatts (GW) and to double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements to more than 4%. India, along with China and Russia, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society, emphasized the need to define a “Bio-vision” for India. BRIC brings together 14 top science autonomous institutions under a unified platform to maximize the impact of biotech The BRIC Society aims to engage in public-private …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) assembly for the 2024–25 biennium, India was re-elected to the IMO Council with the highest vote tally. India falls under the Category of 10 states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, alongside countries like Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Cyclone Michaung, heading towards the Andhra coast, is considered unusual due to its high intensity and timing in December, a month when storms in the North Indian Ocean typically don’t reach destructive levels. The cyclone, initially predicted to be a ‘tropical cyclone,’ was upgraded to a ‘severe’ …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: On Navy Day (4th December 2004), the PM paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiling his statue at Sindhugarh, Maharashtra. Why Navy Day is celebrated on 4th December? The Indian Navy celebrates 4th December as Navy Day every year to acknowledge the role of the Indian Navy and …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: BS Context: The article explores the advantages of establishing a creator economy based on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Blockchain technology. What is the Creator Economy? The Creator Economy refers to an internet-facilitated economic model that allows content creators and influencers to earn revenue directly from their creations. It …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Post Office Bill, replacing the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Need for the Bill: Replace the outdated Indian Post Office Act of 1898 To modernize and enhance the efficiency of the Postal Department. Addresses the …
