Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Ministry of Tourism is promoting tourist destinations in India, including the Saptha Moksha Puri (Seven Liberation destinations). What is Saptha Moksha Puri? Name: Sapta means seven; Puri means city and Moksha means liberation from the cycle of birth and death In Hindu Mythology, seven such places have been …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations –Indian Diaspora Source: Business Standard Context: In times when it is difficult for an immigrant to succeed, we notice the remarkable presence of Indians in the leadership of global organizations: IBM, Google, Microsoft, and now the World Bank. Reasons behind this: Education: Indians place a strong emphasis …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice – Welfare of vulnerable sections Source: The Hindu, Live Mint Context: The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. Data on Digital Disparity: According to a UNICEF report, as many as 90% of the jobs in the world today have …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geophysical phenomenon Source: HT Context: Forest fires continued to remain unabated in Odisha after the state recorded 542 such cases in the last seven days making it the highest among all states in the country. Forest fires in India: Causes of a Forest fire: Natural: Such as lightning, high …
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