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Source: HT India is set to establish its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus outside the country in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This move aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020 and aims to enhance educational cooperation between the two nations. Zanzibar is a Tanzanian archipelago off the coast of East Africa. It is Stone …
Source: WION After more than a century of curiosity, scientists have finally unravelled the mystery behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls, a bright red waterfall that flows from Taylor Glacier. The iconic red hue is caused by the presence of small “iron-rich nanospheres” (various elements such as iron, silicon, calcium, aluminium, and sodium) in the water. …
Mapping Source: TOI Recently, NGT highlighted the failure of the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority to follow environmental rules for construction on Khazan land at Cavelossim. Khazans are coastal wetlands of Goa. They were reclaimed from mangrove forests (in the pre-Christian Era) by an intricate system of dykes, sluice gates and canals and put to …
Source: Financial Express Context: The Indian Navy and the US Navy recently collaborated for the seventh edition of the IN-USN Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, known as SALVEX. During the ten-day exercise, the teams engaged in knowledge and experience sharing in maritime salvage. They focused on various disciplines, including mine detection …
Source: TH Context: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in its space exploration ambitions, with a focus on becoming a global power in the sector. Key aims and achievements: The UAE has established a National Space Fund of AED 3 billion (₹6,600 crores) to strengthen its position in the space …
Source: TH Context: LIGO-India, a new gravitational-wave observatory, is set to put India on the research map and contribute to our understanding of the Universe. Currently, there are two LIGO setups in the US, and a third one will be built in the Hingoli district of Maharashtra, India. The facility’s construction is expected to …
Source: Science Alert Context: Recently, a powerful solar flare, classified as an “X-class” flare, hit Earth, causing an eruption of X-ray and ultraviolet radiation. The flare resulted in a radio blackout for about an hour in parts of southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand due to the ionization of the upper atmosphere. This …
Source: HT Context: An outbreak of a highly contagious disease, known as “sheep and goat plague,” has resulted in the death of around 60 sheep and goats, with over 200 animals falling sick in the Hadsar pasture near Tindi of Lahaul-Spiti. PPR is a highly contagious viral disease, caused by a morbillivirus closely …
Source: ET Context: Recently, UNCTAD released the World Investment Report 2023. About World Investment Report: The World Investment Report focuses on trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide, at the regional and country levels and emerging measures to improve its contribution to development. It also provides an analysis of global value chains and the …
Source: PIB Context: India has achieved outstanding performance in the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia Pacific’s (UNESCAP) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation. Trade facilitation refers to the simplification, harmonization, and streamlining of international trade procedures and processes. It involves reducing trade barriers, improving customs procedures, enhancing logistics …
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Source: TH Context: The United States has completed the destruction of its declared chemical weapons stockpile (rockets filled with GB nerve agent), marking a significant milestone in the history of warfare dating back to World War I. The deadline: The U.S. faced a Sept. 30 deadline to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons under …
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Facts For Prelims Source: TH Context: India has stated that it cannot be forced to participate in “illegal” proceedings at the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Kashmir. The court ruled that it has the authority to consider the dispute between India and Pakistan on the matter. India …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: Nearly 2,200 earthquakes have been recorded in the vicinity of Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland in the past 24 hours. The country’s meteorological office has warned that this seismic activity could be a signal of an impending volcanic eruption. Iceland experiences frequent volcanic activity, due to its location both on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Indian Navy Marching Contingent is set to participate in the Bastille Day Parade in Paris, France on July 14, 2023. The Indo-French strategic partnership, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, extends to the maritime domain and includes collaboration in shipbuilding. Collaborations: Construction of Scorpene …
Source: TH U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his admiration for the Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, on the occasion of his 88th birthday. He also reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting the linguistic, cultural, and religious identity of Tibetans, including their freedom to choose and venerate their religious leaders without interference. …
Source: PIB Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the “Bharat Internet Utsav” to celebrate the power of the Internet. It aims to highlight the transformative role of the internet by encouraging citizens to share their stories of how the internet has positively impacted their lives. It recognizes the internet as an …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: DTE The United Nations (UN) introduced 51 robots, including nine humanoid robots, at the AI for Good Global Summit held in Geneva. The summit aimed to accelerate the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. These robots were equipped with functions aligned with …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Source: TH Context: The creative economy is one of the youngest and fastest-growing sectors, with unique challenges that often go unnoticed by public and private investors. What is the creative economy? The creative economy refers to the intersection of culture, creativity, and commerce. …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and issues arising out of it Source: IE Context: The Union Cabinet cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. Background: With the Union Cabinet’s approval, the Centre has made a 2nd attempt at framing legislation for the protection of data. The Bill is expected to be …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India provided two safety devices for the natural rights of the citizenry – namely, the due process clause and the basic structure doctrine. The due process of law: Taken from: The due …
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