Source: IAEA Context: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has conducted a safety review and concluded that Japan’s plans to release treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the sea are consistent with international safety standards. Background of the event: In 2011, a major nuclear accident occurred at the Fukushima …
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Mapping Source: TH Kenyan President William Ruto has lifted a six-year ban on logging despite concerns from environmentalists. Ruto argued that it was wasteful to let mature trees rot in forests while local industries faced a shortage of timber. Kenya is a country in East Africa with a coastline on the Indian Ocean. It …
Mapping Source: PIB The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has laid the foundation stone for an Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Assam (by the bank of the River Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2)). The government intends to increase the share of Inland Water Transport (IWT) …
Mapping Source: TH The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has formulated a comprehensive plan to restore coastal habitats and rehabilitate degraded mangroves in the Cuddalore district, particularly in the Pichavaram region. Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water covered with mangrove forest. The Pichavaram mangrove Forest is one of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The government has announced plans to assist border states and union territories in setting up homes for the rehabilitation of trafficking victims, particularly children and minors. Ministry: The Women and Child Development Ministry will provide financial aid to these regions to establish shelters that will offer protection, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius have joined forces with Indian maritime experts for a landmark joint ocean expedition. The expedition involves research on ocean data to better understand and manage changes in the marine environment and oceanic parameters. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) has been formed as a collaborative platform involving public and private companies, academia, research institutions, and standards development organizations. The alliance aims to foster international collaboration, forge coalitions with global 6G alliances, and drive the design, development, and deployment of 6G technologies …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Lansdowne Cantonment Board has decided to rename the hill station of Lansdowne in Uttarakhand, India, as Jaswantgarh in honour of Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, Maha Vir Chakra recipient and hero of the 1962 war with China. About Lord Lansdowne (served as the Viceroy of India …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Hachiko, the world’s most loyal dog, turns 100 this year. Born in November 1923 in Odate, Japan, Hachiko was sold to Hidesaburo Ueno, an agricultural scientist, as a puppy. Hachiko’s enduring legacy stems from his unwavering loyalty to his master. Ueno would commute by train from Shibuya Station, and …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH He is the reigning Olympic champion, World Championships silver medallist and the Diamond League champion in the javelin throw. He is the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in men’s javelin throw. He is the first track and field athlete to win a gold medal for India at the Olympics With his recent win …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation/ Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Source: DTE Context: The US is eyeing a controversial tool to counter global warming: Solar geoengineering. What is Solar geoengineering? Solar geoengineering, also referred to as solar radiation management (SRM) describes a set of …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues relating to health Source: DTE Context: The Quadripartite – comprising the FAO, UNEP, WHO and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) – released the One Health Priority Research Agenda on Antimicrobial Resistance. The agenda defines ‘One Health’: The concept acknowledges the health of humans, domestic and wild …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution Source: TH Context: The push for a Uniform Civil Code is raising concerns about religious rights and personal laws, as the Supreme Court’s inquiry on religious freedom remains unresolved. What is UCC? Uniform Civil Code refers to the proposition of having a uniform set of civil laws …
