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Mapping Source: PIB Context: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu visited Belgrade, Serbia recently (1st by an Indian President) Serbia, officially the Republic of Serbia, is a landlocked country in South-eastern and Central Europe, situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Basin and the Balkans. Countries bordering it are Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Kosovo, …
Source: PIB Context: India, France, and UAE successfully concluded their first-ever trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise between their navies The exercise involved a range of operations at sea, including surface warfare, missile engagements, close-quarter manoeuvres, air defence exercises with French Rafale and UAE Dash 8 MPA, helicopter cross-landing operations, and drills for replenishment at sea. …
Source: TH Context: Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for 16 years at Costa Rican Zoo. Scientists found DNA sequences showing it was a result of facultative parthenogenesis or reproduction without the genetic contribution of males. About Facultative Parthenogenesis: Facultative parthenogenesis …
Source: Whitehouse Context: US and UK forged the ‘Atlantic Declaration’ with an aim to counter Russia, China and economic instability. “The Atlantic Declaration: A Framework for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership” outlines the commitment of the United States and the United Kingdom to strengthen their economic alliance to address global challenges. …
Source: DTE Context: Meghalaya is facing a severe water crisis, with a significant decline in rainfall and depleted water sources. Reasons for the water crisis: A significant decrease in rainfall, climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable water management practices. Meghalaya heavily relies on monsoons for its water supply, power, and agriculture. The decline in rainfall …
Source: ET About Aadi Mahotsav: It is a national tribal festival and a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED). The festival showcases traditional art and handicrafts and the cultural heritage of the country.
Source: IE Context: A tomb-like structure was accidentally discovered in the Siri Fort area while the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was carrying out renovation work. About Siri Fort: Siri Fort was built in the 13th Century by Alauddin Khilji, considered to be the most powerful ruler of the Khilji dynasty. It was used …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Bagh print Context: Madhya Pradesh Women learn to make Bagh print bags under the ‘Safe Tourist Places project’. Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh Bagh Prints derived its name from the village Bagh on the banks of the Bagh River. Bagh print and associated bags are known as an important part of …
Source: TH Jagdish Bakan, the Wildlife Warden and District Forest Officer (DFO) of Ramanathapuram district, has been awarded the 2023 Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management by UNESCO. He is recognized for his work in managing the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, known for its diverse marine biodiversity. Mr Bakan’s achievements include interventions …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has removed Rohit Pujari from the position of Higher Education Minister in the Council of Ministers. The decision was made following a review of departmental performances, which revealed that the higher education department ranked poorly. None of the state-run universities has …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: International Ethics, Medical Ethics Source: TH Context: The European Union’s (EU) executive arm proposed to create an ethics body that would set up common rules of conduct for institutions after the cash-for-influence scandal. With the establishment of the Ethics Body there will, for the first time, be common standards …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Issues related to Minimum Support Prices Source: IE Context: India’s Union government announced the minimum support prices (MSPs) for 17 crops in this year’s Kharif season and CACP (Commission for Agriculture Cost and Prices) released Report on Price Policy for Kharif Crop 2023-24 Key Policy Recommendations: Promote Production and …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Note: The article is in continuation to yesterday’s article USA’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Context: As the Indian PM prepares for his official state visit to Washington DC, India and the US are considering building their relationship in light of a greater alignment in Asia and the …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Geography: Climatology Source: TH Context: The article discusses the impact of cyclones on the onset of the monsoon season and how global warming is affecting this relationship. What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical cyclones are powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are characterized …
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