Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India celebrated World Wetlands Day 2024 at Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site in Indore. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2024 was ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing,’ emphasizing the critical role wetlands play in flood protection, clean water, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities. India increased its tally of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BBC Context: A record-breaking gathering of nearly 1,000 manatees has in Florida, marking a very unusual phenomenon. Manatees, typically solitary animals, are known to gather in warm waters during colder weather. The recent influx may be attributed to a drop in the water temperature in the nearby St …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Government of India has issued guidelines for pilot projects using green hydrogen in the shipping and steel sectors under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) will implement these projects, focusing on replacing fossil fuels with green hydrogen …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Scientists analysing samples from the asteroid Ryugu, brought back to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission, have detected two organic compounds essential for living organisms. A study published in the journal Science Advances suggests that these samples contain evidence of cometary organic matter being transported from space to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Budget Context: The Finance Bill 2024 proposed an amendment for mandatory registration of Input Service Distributor (ISD) offices, which receive invoices for common input services. What is an Input Service Distributor (ISD) under GST? An input Service Distributor (ISD) is an office of a goods or services …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched the GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for the digital monitoring and tracking of the restoration and repatriation of children as per the protocols under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: An Assistant Professor from Manipur University is dedicated to preserving the ancient painting style used in Puyas (archaic Manipuri manuscripts), specifically the Subika paintings, which are on the verge of extinction.
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: ET Context: The President of India cited impressive visitor numbers at prominent sites like Kashi, Mahakaal, and Kedar Dham and anticipated tourism to become a significant source of employment in the near future. What is Heritage Tourism? Heritage tourism involves travelling to places of historical, cultural, and …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy: Budgeting/ Polity: Budgeting Source: HT Context: In the Union Interim Budget 2024-25, the Gender Budget witnesses its highest-ever increase of about 38.6%. It stands at ₹3 lakh crore, almost 6.5% of the total expenditure. The Ministry of Rural Development receives the largest share, followed by Education, Drinking Water …
