Mapping Source: DTE The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has released a zero draft for an international treaty aimed at ending plastic pollution. It is divided into four parts: The objectives The life cycle of plastics and plastic products Sustainable production and consumption of plastics Collectively addressing the implementation of the instrument The treaty …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: A recent analysis indicates that 11 high-income countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, may require over two centuries to achieve a 95% reduction in their 2022 greenhouse gas emissions. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian government has approved viability gap funding (VGF) to cover up to 40% of the total capital cost for the establishment of a 4,000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the country. This initiative is aligned with India’s renewable energy goals, as the country has …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Several Indian banks, have initiated interoperability between the Unified Payments Interface’s (UPI) Quick Response (QR) codes and their central bank digital currency (CBDC) or e₹ applications. This integration allows users of the retail digital rupee to perform transactions by scanning any UPI QR code at a merchant …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Ministry for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme (under the University Grants Commission (UGC)) It is proposed by restructuring of existing schemes of capacity building of teachers under the Department of Higher Education. Objectives of the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has introduced the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard. Developed under India’s G20 Presidency and with the expertise of UNWTO, the dashboard emphasizes India’s dedication to sustainable tourism. The G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Recently, Iran recorded a scorching heat index of 70 degrees Celsius (°C) in the coastal part of the country. The heat index, also known as apparent temperature, is a crucial indicator that measures how the temperature feels to humans based on a combination of air temperature and …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH The Botanical Survey of India has obtained a patent for a bamboo-based reusable straw, developed from the bamboo species Schizostachyum andamanicum found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The bamboo’s morpho-anatomical structure resembled modern synthetic drinking straws, inspiring this eco-friendly invention. Usage: The example highlights the economic …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Recently, the Union Ministry of Education and Adobe signed an agreement to help children develop creative expression in classrooms using the application Adobe Express. What is Adobe Express? Adobe Express is a user-friendly content creation application with generative AI capabilities. It allows users to create …
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GS Paper 3 Source: TH Context: For over two centuries, India has been a laboratory for tree planting experiments, offering valuable insights into the consequences of various approaches to forest restoration. What is Deforestation? Deforestation is the process of clearing or removing a large area of forests or trees, typically due to human activities …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance/ Prison Reforms Source: IE Context: A Supreme Court-appointed committee (Justice Amitava Roy Committee ) report on prison reforms has highlighted the dire conditions faced by women prisoners in India. Key observations: The correctional justice system is “evidently gender exclusionary”. Increase in population of female prisoners by over 11% …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography: Location of Industries Source: TH Context: The IT industry association Nasscom and Deloitte released a report highlighting that there are now 26 emerging destinations in India, beyond the 7 metro hubs, which offer promising opportunities for investments. Reasons for Migration of Firms to Smaller Cities: Implications of …
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