Mapping Source: BT Context: Nepal plans to introduce a new Rs 100 currency note featuring disputed territories with India, including Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani. Previously, in 2020, Nepal passed its second Constitution Amendment Bill which provided legal status to its claims over these territories India has objected to this move, considering it an …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Bhadra Tiger Reserve in Chikkamagaluru is attracting more tourists, scientists, and photographers.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ScienceTech Context: A peptide derived from cows shows promise in treating deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. About the Klebsiella pneumoniae: It is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines, typically harmless but can cause severe infections like pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and wound …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Researchers (at Sweden’s Linköping University) have successfully created a groundbreaking material called Goldene, a one-atom-thick sheet of gold, marking the first time a metal has been developed into a freestanding 2D sheet. What is Goldene? Goldene is a one-atom-thick sheet of gold. It marks the first …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Tirthahalli variety of areca has been identified as the best quality among those grown in Karnataka. About Areca : The Areca palm, also known as the yellow palm or butterfly palm, is characterized by clustered slender stems and ascending leaves. Originating from Madagascar, it thrives …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A new provision in the Income-Tax Act aimed to ensure timely payments to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has led to unintended consequences. The Finance Act 2023 introduced an amendment to the Income Tax Act, stipulating that payments owed to MSMEs must be resolved within …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: A study in Chhattisgarh revealed that despite the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), out-of-pocket spending (OOPE) on health remains high, particularly in private hospitals, due to the widespread practice of dual billing PMJAY Overview: Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Genesis: Launched in 2018 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court has reserved one-third of the seats in the Supreme Court Bar Association’s executive committee for women. This means at least 3 out of 9 positions in the committee and 2 of 6 senior executive member posts will be reserved for women. Status of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Tamil Nadu accuses Kerala of obstructing Mullaperiyar dam work while expressing safety concerns. Kerala allegedly delays routine maintenance, hindering strengthening efforts. About the Dam: The Mullaperiyar Dam, a 126-year-old structure in Kerala’s Idukki district, is owned and maintained by Tamil Nadu for various purposes like irrigation …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: BS What is SCOT Theory? Social Construction of Technology (SCOT) theory posits that technological development is influenced by social factors rather than being solely driven by inherent technological capabilities. It emphasizes that technologies are not inherently good or bad but are shaped by the values, interests, and …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament and State legislature Source: TH Context: PRS Legislative Research (an Indian non-profit organisation established in September 2005 as an independent research institute) has released its “Annual Review of State Laws 2023,” providing a detailed analysis of State legislatures’ performance across India. Status of Bills Passed by States: On …
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