Mapping Source: TH Israel’s Prime Minister has proposed a fibre optic cable project that aims to connect Asia and the Arabian Peninsula with Europe through Israel and Cyprus. This project underscores the cost-effectiveness and security of using fibre optic connections for international communication. It also builds on Israel’s ongoing collaboration with Cyprus and Greece, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NewScientist Context: Scientists have examined an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of Kylinxia zhangi, a creature related to arthropods, using a CT scanner. The fossil, which is approximately 520 million years old, was discovered in China’s Chengjiang biota, known for its remarkably preserved animals from the Cambrian period. Kylinxia had …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A coordinate system is a numerical framework used to pinpoint the location of a point in a given space. One well-known coordinate system is Cartesian coordinates, which employs a set of three numbers to determine a point’s distance from three mutually perpendicular planes. In simpler terms, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers in Japan have developed a sophisticated setup to study unstable atomic nuclei, including those that don’t exist naturally, using electron scattering. This method, called SCRIT (Self-Confining Radioactive-isotope Ion Target), allows scientists to trap target ions in three dimensions along an electron beam, improving the chances …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: In May 2020, scientists discovered unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals in the Sahara Desert, which were identified as remnants from the early Solar System. These rocks are pieces of the meteorite known as Erg Chech 002, making it the oldest volcanic rock ever found, dating …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Dementia India Alliance (DIA) has launched a national dementia support line and an online memory screening clinic called DemClinic. These services are designed to provide information, support, and guidance related to dementia, promote timely diagnosis, and offer memory screening services. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Live Mint Context: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways in India, has suggested the revival of the Build Operate Transfer (BOT) model for road construction projects. This proposal is in response to a lack of private investments in the sector, which has strained the government’s finances. In recent …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The “Gujarat Declaration,” released as the outcome of the first WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit 2023, emphasizes the global commitment to harnessing the potential of traditional medicine for the betterment of health and well-being worldwide.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The French government announced that the practice of wearing abaya would be banned in state-run schools as it violated the principle of Laïcité. Laïcité, the French principle of secularism, involves the complete separation of religious values from the public sphere, emphasizing the promotion of secular values like liberty, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: DTE, IE, IPEB Context: The latest Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) report, “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control’’ has said that 37,000 alien species have been introduced by humans, including 3,500 invasive species, are linked to 60% of extinctions of global …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: DTE Context: Approximately six billion tonnes of sand are extracted annually from the world’s oceans, causing irreversible damage to benthic life, according to a new global data platform called Marine Sand Watch. What is Benthic Life? Benthic life refers to organisms that live on or near the …
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GS2/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Human Resources Source: TH Context: The article discusses the issue of hunger and malnutrition in India and the need for a more localized assessment of this problem. What is Hunger? As per FAO, hunger is the condition characterized by habitual or chronic consumption of too …
