Mapping Source: TOI Context: Geologists have discovered a fault in Africa’s Afar Triangle, indicating a potential formation of the world’s sixth ocean Causes for the rift: This geological phenomenon is driven by tectonic plate movements, particularly in the East African Rift system. The rift, caused by the separation of tectonic plates, could split …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Addressing energy inefficiency in residential buildings is crucial, with initiatives like Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS) introducing the Residential Envelope Transmittance Value (RETV) to measure heat transfer. Need for Energy Efficiency? India’s housing construction sector is booming, erecting over 3,00,000 housing units annually. The housing sector is a …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Shillong Times Context: A new species of cicada, informally named the “Butterfly Cicada,” has been discovered in Meghalaya, marking the first-ever record of the genus Becquartina in India. The genus Becquartina is represented by six species found distributed in China, Thailand, and Vietnam, often referred to as “Butterfly cicadas” …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS What are Interest Rates? Interest rates represent the cost of borrowing money or the return earned on savings or investments. AI boom increases demand for investment in technology. Companies will be willing to pay higher interest rates to banks, for increased capital investment. This raises interest rates for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: UN Context: The 1 Million Youth Actions Challenge (1MYAC) by the UN Climate Change Learning Partnership (UN CC:Learn) aims to mobilize youth aged 10 to 30 to take concrete actions for a sustainable future, with a goal of reaching 1,000,000 youth actions. It focuses on promoting four Sustainable Development …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: An analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals concerning statistics about sitting Lok Sabha MPs in India. Key Findings: Out of 514 MPs analyzed, 44% face criminal charges, with 29% facing serious charges like murder, attempt to murder, and crimes against women. Among those …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Vaikom satyagraha, initiated in 1924 in Vaikom, Travancore, marked the beginning of temple entry movements in India
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Kerala Kalamandalam, a prestigious cultural institution, has announced a significant policy change allowing male dancers to learn Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form previously reserved exclusively for women.
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Governance Source: IE Context: The US has recently initiated actions against Big Tech, particularly Google, which has emboldened other countries like India to address similar disputes with tech giants. What are Big-Tech Firms? Big Tech firms refer to large technology companies that dominate their respective sectors, wielding significant …
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