Mapping Source: BS Context:India has secured the rights to operate the Sittwe port in Myanmar, marking its second overseas port endeavour after Chabahar. The Ministry of External Affairs approved a proposal for India Ports Global (IPGL), wholly owned by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, to manage the port on the Kaladan River. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a draft notification demarcating an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary on the Haryana side. Rejecting Haryana’s proposal for only a 1,000-meter ESZ, the draft delineates an area of 1 km up …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The introduction of chital, or spotted deer, to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the early 1900s for game hunting by the British has resulted in a population explosion that now poses a significant problem for authorities. But now the chital population exceeding the carrying capacity of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A recent study by IIT Madras has uncovered the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ known as pre- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Chennai’s Buckingham Canal, Adyar River, and Chembarambakkam Lake. PFAS are synthetic chemicals found in everyday products and are known to persist in the environment, posing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IDSA Context: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) launched its ‘Vision for Regional Security’ in December 2023, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for regional security. Key highlights include: Prioritizing negotiation over conflict Combating terrorism and extremism Supporting non-proliferation efforts Addressing climate change and economic challenges
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Since the announcement of General Elections 2024, over 73,000 applications have been received on the Suvidha Portal, with more than 44,600 requests approved. The portal ensures transparency and a level playing field for political parties and candidates by adhering to the First in First out principle. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Southern Ocean is known for having the cleanest air on Earth, a fact previously attributed mainly to minimal human activity. However, recent research has unveiled that clouds and rain play a significant role in keeping the air pristine. Role of clouds: The Southern Ocean experiences …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NDTV Context: In a surprising turn of events, scientists observed the Arctic’s polar vortex spinning in the opposite direction, marking one of the six strongest occurrences of its kind since 1979. The polar vortex is a massive spinning wheel of freezing cold air that forms high in the …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: The Print Context:More Indian women are actively participating in financial decision-making, with 98% of urban women involved in long-term family decisions, including household financial investments, according to the recentAMFi-CRISIL report. Female LFPR up to 41.5% (Oct 2023) from 24.6% (2017-18),with rural women showing a faster growth rate …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: Fundamental Rights Source: DTE Context: The Supreme Court has for the first time recognizedthe right against adverse climate impacts as integral to the right to life and equality. What is the background of the case? The recent judgment stemmed from a petition by wildlife activists aiming to safeguard …
