Mapping Source: India Today Context: Kawah Ijen Crater Lake in East Java, Indonesia, is the world’s largest acidic lake, as it contains high concentrations of sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, making it unswimmable. It’s easily visible from space (turquoise blue waters) and has a pH as low as 0.5, similar to car battery acid. The …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk’s recent visit to Assam holds historical significance, being the first by a Bhutanese monarch to the state. What was Operation All Clear? During the 1990s, Assam’s insurgent groups operated in southeast Bhutan. In response, Bhutan launched “Operation All Clear” in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report (Climate Services report for 2023) reveals that the health sector is ill-equipped to address heat and extreme weather impacts. Major findings of the report: Climate change threatens to undo decades of health progress, with less than 25% of global health …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: A deepfake video of Rashmika Mandanna (actress) entering an elevator sparked outrage online, later debunked by a journalist revealing it featured British influencer Zara Patel. What are Deepfakes? Deepfakes are digital media – video, audio, and images edited and manipulated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inflict harm on individuals …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: The government has reduced the price of state-produced Bharat Atta by ₹2 per kg to control prices during the festival season. What is the ‘Bharat’ brand Atta? It is a type of wheat flour launched by the Indian government with a maximum retail price of Rs …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued blocking orders against 22 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev online betting platform, following the investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the illegal betting app syndicate. What is Mahadev app case? The case …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Notable figures and their contributions to the Indian freedom struggle: Usage: Names can be quoted in Modern History/ Ethics (values of patriotism, sacrifice, service)
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: PIB Context: The “Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign” launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs aims to empower women in water governance. Under it, women will visit water treatment plants to learn about water treatment processes and quality testing protocols. The campaign focuses on …
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GS3/GS2 Paper Syllabus: Internal Security – Basics of cyber security Source: TH Context: American cybersecurity company Resecurity reported a breach of personal data of 815 million Indians, including Aadhaar numbers and passport details, being sold on the dark web. The data was claimed to be sourced from the Indian Council of Medical Research. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: The article emphasizes the need to address the noise crisis associated with firecrackers during festivals. What is Noise pollution? It is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According …
