Mapping Source: IE Context: INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep, signifies a crucial step in bolstering security infrastructure in the strategic archipelago. It is the second naval base in Lakshadweep. Situated in a strategically important location, the base strengthens India’s operational capability in the region, aiding anti-piracy and anti-narcotics …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: MethaneSAT, launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket, is a satellite designed to track and measure methane emissions globally. MethaneSAT aims to monitor the oil and gas sector, providing data on emission sources, trends, and changes over time. About MethaneSAT: Developed by the Environmental Defense Fund …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: Nagpur has initiated India’s first city-specific Zero Carbon Buildings Action Plan (ZCBAP), aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from buildings by 2050. The plan covers public buildings, affordable housing, commercial buildings, and homes, focusing on decarbonization and sustainable development. Developed by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to launch an interoperable payment system for internet banking in 2024. This system, expected to be launched in the current calendar year, aims to expedite fund settlements for merchants and enhance online transactions. The interoperable system will be implemented …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: France has become the only country to explicitly guarantee abortion as a constitutional right. The bill enshrines a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy in France’s constitution. The historic move follows the Dobbs ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2022 and aligns with France’s …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The National Council for Educational and Research Training (NCERT) is introducing a new ‘holistic progress card’ (HPC) to replace traditional report cards. The HPC, developed by the Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH), assesses academic performance along with interpersonal relationships, self-reflection, creativity, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: World Bank Context: The “Women, Business and the Law 2024” report by the World Bank Group examines laws and regulations affecting women’s economic opportunities across 190 economies. The report analyzes challenges hindering women’s workforce entry and economic contribution, updating the Women, Business and the Law index with new indicators …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Sources: Multiple Example 1: Calcutta High Court Judge Gangopadhyay to join the BJP Recently, Calcutta High Court Judge Gangopadhyay joined the BJP. It raises concerns about judicial propriety and impartiality. His contentious record on the bench, marked by controversies and accusations of partisanship, casts doubt on …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliamentary Proceedings Source: IE Context: Six Himachal Pradesh MLAs, disqualified for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha polls, have moved the Supreme Court against the Speaker’s decision. What is Anti-defection law (ADL)? ADL in India, enshrined in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, aims to curb political instability by preventing …
