Mapping: Source: IE Context: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has successfully initiated crude oil production from its KG-DWN-98/2 deep-sea project in the Krishna-Godavari basin off the east coast of India. This significant development, marked by delays and extensions, aims to bolster ONGC’s overall oil production, combating the decline in mature fields.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a comprehensive integrated anti-drone system, focusing on the detection, identification, and neutralization of drones. The anti-drone technology is designed to counter various types of drones, including micro drones, and is suitable for land borders. D4 system can …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Print Context: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced its participation in developing a module on NASA’s Lunar Gateway Station, joining the USA, Japan, Canada, and the European Union in the project. The UAE’s contribution includes developing the Crew and Science Airlock module, serving as the entry …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BUSINESS LINE Context: Clean Core Thorium Energy, a Chicago-based company, has developed ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), (named after India’s scientist, Dr Anil Kakodkar) – a fuel that combines Thorium and High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU). ANEEL can be used in India’s existing Pressurized Heavy-Water …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: According to a recent SBI Research report, income inequality in India has decreased, indicating a positive trend of upward mobility and the growth of the middle class. What does the report say: The decrease in Gini Coefficient (a measure of income inequality) has decreased from 0.472 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The High Court of Karnataka has issued a ban on all mining and quarrying activities within a 20-km radius of the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) dam in Mandya district (due to concerns about the potential danger posed to the dam by these activities) The ban applies to activities already …
Content for Mains Enrichment: Source: LM Context: A recent fire incident involving a Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 and a De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop aircraft at Haneda airport in Tokyo. Despite the severity of the incident, most passengers on the JAL aircraft survived, highlighting several factors contributing to their safety. Factors Contributing …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography/ Disaster Management Source: TH Context: IIT Delhi’s HydroSense Lab has created India’s first high-resolution landslide susceptibility map. What is Landslide Susceptibility Mapping? Landslide Susceptibility Mapping involves creating maps that depict areas prone to landslides based on certain factors. For example, using data on past landslide events and factors …
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