Mapping: Source: TH Context: An IISc study conducted in Arunachal Pradesh’s Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary reveals the threat posed to montane birds by logging and climate change. Tropical montane forests, crucial biodiversity hotspots, are impacted by rising temperatures, prompting bird species to shift to higher elevations. The study emphasizes the importance of safeguarding …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Today Context: Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS) successfully thwarted a pirate hijacking attempt on a Liberian-flagged vessel in the North Arabian Sea. About MARCOS: MARCOS, formally the Marine Commando Force (MCF), is the Indian Navy’s elite special forces unit formed in 1987. It is modelled on the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers at the Indian Institutes of Technology Madras and Mandi have successfully metabolically engineered plant cells to increase the production of the anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT). Traditionally extracted from Nathapodytes nimmoniana, an endangered plant native to India, the process involves a large quantity of plant material. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics, specifically zosurabalpin, with the potential to combat drug-resistant bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii. This antibiotic was found to be effective against CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii)-induced pneumonia and sepsis in mouse models. Zosurabalpin, a drug candidate, was developed through the optimization …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. Top of Form About Direct to cell: Direct-to-cell refers to a technology that enables communication signals, such as text messages, voice, and data, to be transmitted directly from space-based satellites to mobile …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times, Business Today Context: The Indian government, has launched “PRITHvi VIgyan” scheme for the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The scheme, to be implemented between 2021-26, aims to study the atmosphere, ocean, weather, and Earth system sciences. The objectives include enhancing long-term observations of the Earth System, developing modelling …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has launched the ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’ with the aim of providing a meaningful, unique, and inspiring experience to selected students from classes IX to XII. Features of the program: It is a week-long residential initiative held at …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: An inscription believed to be from the 10th century A.D. Kadamba period, written in Kannada and Sanskrit, has been discovered in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern Goa. The inscription commemorates the death of Gundayya, son of Talara Nevayya, who fought and died fulfilling his father’s …
Content for Mains Enrichment: Source: IE Context: The Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) in India showcases a successful revival of tiger populations through wildlife conservation efforts. Initiatives taken at CTR:
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutions and other stakeholders. Source: TH Context: The article highlights the threat to India’s civic space, emphasizing the impact on progressive organizations. What are CSOs? These are non-state, not-for-profit, voluntary entities formed by people in the social …
