Mapping Source: HT Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to begin work on the Shinku La tunnel, which will be the world’s highest, facilitating all-weather connectivity from Manali to Leh. The Shinku La tunnel, constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), will be the world’s highest tunnel at 15,800 ft, surpassing China’s …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.” These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages. Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: India has achieved a significant milestone by becoming a net exporter of medical consumables and disposables, marking a reversal of the previous trend where foreign products dominated the market. In the fiscal year 2022-23, India exported medical consumables worth $1.6 billion, surpassing imports valued at approximately $1.1 …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Vietnam seeks a change from its “non-market economy” status to a “market economy” in the US, aiming to avoid high import taxes. Despite being a top US trading partner, Vietnam faces anti-dumping duties due to its current classification. The US designates economies as “non-market economies” based …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming its commitment to global efforts against terrorism. This contribution supports UNOCT’s global programmes, mainly focusing on Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CTTP). CFT strengthens member states capacity to understand terrorism risks, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: CBSE is advocating for teaching children in their mother tongue or regional language from an early age. In line with the National Education Policy and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022, they’ve introduced 52 primers in various local languages. These primers, developed by NCERT and IIL, aim …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Context: Siberia’s “gateway to the underworld,” the Batagay crater, is expanding at an alarming rate of 35 million cubic feet (1 million cubic meters) annually due to permafrost thaw. What is Batagaika Crater? Located in Russia’s Far East is the world’s largest permafrost crater, formed by melting permafrost dating back …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE Constructed wetlands are engineered ecosystems designed to replicate the functions of natural wetlands for the purpose of treating wastewater. These systems utilize vegetation, soil, and microbial processes to remove contaminants and pollutants from water before it is discharged back into the environment. Constructed wetlands are effective in …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Source: TH Context: In the case of Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra, the Supreme Court has an opportunity to settle a constitutional clash between fundamental rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. What is the case about? …
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