Mapping Source: TH Context: Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve is facing significant staffing challenges, with nearly 63% of required positions vacant. The reserve is transitioning from a low- to high-tiger-density area according to the All India Tiger Estimation 2022. Manas, situated in Assam and traversed by the Manas and Beki rivers, experiences a tropical monsoon …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ANI Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has acquired Israeli Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles, capable of hitting targets up to 30 km away. It is developed and designed by Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Features: Lightweight, fire-and-forget tactical precision-guided missiles using electro-optical and fibre-optic …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) reveals that 5% of India’s bird species are endemic, meaning they are unique to the country and not found elsewhere. Titled “75 Endemic Birds of India,” the publication was released on the 108th foundation day of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LiveScience Context: Astronomers have discovered a rare example of an “Einstein cross,” a phenomenon predicted by Albert Einstein in 1915. In this case, a foreground elliptical galaxy, located around 6 billion light-years from Earth, has distorted and split a beam of light from a background galaxy about 11 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TimesTech Context: The revolutionary IoT-based soil testing and agronomy advisory platform, Bhu-Vision (also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System), has been officially launched at the ICAR-IIRR. The system can perform 12 key soil parameter tests in just 30 minutes, delivering accurate results via mobile soil health cards to farmers …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NITI Aayog Context: The NITI Aayog, a government think-tank, has introduced a standard definition and approach for water neutrality in Indian industries. What is Water neutrality? Water neutrality is described as achieving a balance between total freshwater consumption, including both direct and indirect usage, and quantifiable water savings …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The National Health Authority (NHA) has extended its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) until December 31, 2023. What is Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS)? The Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) offers financial incentives to hospitals, diagnostic labs, and digital health …
Source: PIB North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project, named Devika, is almost finished and was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This project modeled after the ‘Namami Ganga‘ initiative, is aimed at restoring the health of the Devika River (in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir). The Liquid Waste Management Project involves creating a network …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH What is Fediverse? The fediverse is a collection of federated social networking services that operate on decentralized networks using open-source standards. In this system, a network of servers, managed by third parties, facilitates communication between users of various social media platforms, enabling seamless cross-platform interaction. Meta, the parent company …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. It will establish NRF and repeal the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) – subsuming it into the NRF. What is NRF? The National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill is a proposed legislation …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: The Justice G. Rohini-led Commission, established in 2017 to explore the sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups, submitted its report to the President of India on July 31, 2023, after numerous extensions. What is the sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC) …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Election process Source: IE Context: A Parliamentary panel has suggested lowering the minimum age for contesting in Assembly elections from 25 years to 18 years. Drawbacks of Lowering Minimum Age: Election Commission’s view: The Election Commission disagreed with the proposal, stating that 18-year-olds might lack the necessary experience …
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