Mapping Source: IE Context: The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project faced a setback when a landslide blocked the only functional diversion tunnel and stopped the flow of water downstream of the dam into the Subansiri River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra About Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project It is a run-of-river dam that aims to generate 2,000 MW of power by harnessing the potential of …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Climate change is having alarming effects on ecosystems and native species, according to a recent analysis published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Key findings of the Study: Non-native species tend to fare better than Native species under extreme …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India’s efforts in tuberculosis (TB) management have received international recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) in their ‘Global TB Report 2023.’ India’s Achievements: 16% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2022, nearly double the global decline rate of about 8% TB mortality in India has …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Prior to the Electoral Bond Scheme, the Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme, established by the UPA government in 2013, regulated corporate and individual donations to political parties, emphasizing transparency. Electoral Trusts (ET) Scheme: Introduced in 2013. Open to companies registered under Section 25 of the Companies Act, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Telangana, with the unearthing of a 3,000-year-old geoglyph in the form of a circular design near Mudichu Thalapalli in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district. What is Geoglyph? A geoglyph is a large, intricate design or motif created on the ground’s …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: The Kerala State Literacy Mission (KSLM) is launching the ‘Pauradhwani’ program in Ernakulam and eight other districts to shape informed and independent citizens. Aim: This program aims to instil scientific aptitude, independent thinking, secularism, democratic spirit, constitutional values, and awareness about rights among the population. …
GS3/GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Governance Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the LEAP AHEAD initiative, a collaborative effort between the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Delhi-NCR, aimed at supporting and accelerating the success of tech startups in India. About …
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