Mapping Source: TH Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have rejected Iran’s claims to a disputed gas field located in the offshore area known as Arash in Iran and Dorra in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The dispute over this field dates back to the 1960s between Saudi Arabia, Iran and Kuwait. The Arash-Durra gas field is …
Source: HT Context: India has introduced an innovative Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) named ‘Neerakshi’ designed for mine detection (currently in the prototype stage) Developed by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and AEPL, an MSME entity. Features: 2.1-meter-long cylindrical AUV, weighing around 45 kg, can perform various tasks such as mine detection, disposal, …
Source: ET Context: ISRO has transferred its IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology to Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd., promoting private industry participation in India’s space sector. NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO’s commercial arm, facilitated the technology transfer. What is IMS-1 Satellite Bus Technology? IMS-1 Satellite Bus is a platform developed by ISRO for cost-effective …
Source: PIB Context: India has expressed its support for South Africa’s Integrated Early Warning systems and Russia’s BRICS Collaboration in Nuclear Medicine What is Nuclear Medicine? Nuclear Medicine is a medical speciality that uses radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. It involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials, known as …
Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across India, signifying increased private participation. Proposed features of Amrit stations: About the Scheme: The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) was launched by the Ministry of Railways in February 2023 with the aim of …
Source: PIB Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for the ‘Iconic Site Museum’ at the Adichanallur archaeological site in Tamil Nadu. The museum will be built as a tribute to the history of Iron Age culture in southern India, in the context of Adichanallur. It is one of the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled “Gnanamuyarchi” have been discovered in an Armenian monastery in Northern Italy. What is a manuscript? A manuscript is a handwritten or typewritten document, usually historical or literary in nature, before the age of printing. For example, ancient religious Sanskrit texts …
Source: DTE Deepor Beel, a vital wetland in Guwahati, Assam, faces anthropogenic threats despite its protected status. Indigenous names like “beel” signify cultural and ecological connections, with local livelihoods intertwined with the wetland’s resources. Efforts to sustainably coexist with the wetland include initiatives by local women who convert water hyacinths into products, offering employment and …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Shiv Khanna, an 11th-grade student from Delhi, stands out in the world of tennis not for his own aspirations to excel in the sport, but for his dedication to promoting wheelchair tennis in India. He was inspired after witnessing wheelchair tennis at Wimbledon, leading him to successfully host a …
GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Issues related to Development, Mineral and Energy Resources Source: TH Context: Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, (MMDR Amendment) in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals in the country. What are critical and deep-seated minerals? …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has come up with its 2022 State of the Climate in Asia report, indicating that in 2022, Asia experienced extreme climate events, including high temperatures, droughts, floods, and cyclones, leading to significant socioeconomic impacts. Key points of the Report …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance Source: TH Context: The recently enacted Jan Vishwas Act, 2022, aimed at easing business regulations, transfers the authority to impose penalties for offences from the judiciary to the bureaucracy. This move has raised concerns about the separation of powers, as bureaucrats become both prosecutors and judges. What …
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