Mapping Source: TH Context: The rock paintings at Kumittipathi village near Coimbatore are significant testimonies to the prehistoric Kongu region. Believed to be around 3,000 years old, these cave paintings depict an elephant, a chariot, and scenes from the lives of early inhabitants. Despite their cultural and historical importance, the paintings are at …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: India successfully conducted a night trial of the new-generation Agni-Prime ballistic missile, from the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test, conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and DRDO, met all objectives, confirming its reliable performance. The Agni-Prime incorporates new propulsion systems, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The President of India, launched India’s first indigenous CAR-T cell therapy for cancer at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Named NexCAR19, it is the world’s most affordable CAR-T therapy, marking a significant milestone in India’s advancement in cell and gene therapy.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: OpenAI has unveiled its Voice Engine, a groundbreaking text-to-audio tool capable of replicating any voice in any language. Users can upload a 15-second audio sample, and the engine generates audio in the same voice based on a written prompt. OpenAI highlights the positive applications of Voice …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A panel formed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) investigated the red colouration of the sea in Puducherry and attributed it to a plankton crash. A specific species of phytoplankton, Noctiluca scintillans, was found to be ruptured, releasing red pigment into the sea. The panel ruled …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE, HBL
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has postponed the implementation of its new norms for the exchange-traded currency derivatives (ETCD) market. This decision follows concerns raised by market participants regarding participation in the ETCD market, which led to increased volatility in the forex market. The new norms, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WEF Context: NATO, founded in 1949, celebrates 75 years with recent expansion and renewed unity. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is a military alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe. It aims to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through collective defence against aggression.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: The Home Ministry has drafted Model Rules requiring parents to record their religion separately when registering the birth of a child, departing from the previous practice of recording the family’s religion. The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023, allows the birth certificate to serve as …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) allocates symbols to political parties and candidates based on the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. Recognized parties have reserved symbols, while unrecognised parties are allotted free symbols during elections. Unrecognised parties can apply for a common symbol if …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: IMD warns of more tornadoes in West Bengal after a recent one killed 5 and over 100 injured in Jalpaiguri. What is a Tornadoes? A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. It is often visible as …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: LM Context: Toronto’s latest tax innovation, the ‘stormwater charge,’ aims to tackle urban flooding by penalizing properties with excessive concrete. These taxes serve diverse purposes: influencing behaviour, raising funds, promoting social norms, targeting specific groups, and regulating choices.
GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Agriculture/ Geography Source: DTE Context: West Bengal farmers are shifting from wheat cultivation to more lucrative options like bananas, lentils, and maize, especially in border districts like Murshidabad and Nadia. Reasons Behind the Shift from Wheat Production: Wheat Blast Disease: The emergence of wheat blast disease in Bangladesh in 2016 led …
