Mapping Source: BBC Context: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 struck Herat province in Afghanistan, resulting in the flattening of entire villages and causing the death of over 1,000 people. The Taliban government has appealed for urgent aid, but Afghanistan’s economic crisis has hindered relief efforts. Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes because …
Sports Source: BS, TH Context: India achieved a historic milestone at the Hangzhou 19th Asian Games with a record-breaking medal haul of 107 medals, including 28 gold, 38 silver, and 41 bronze. The game was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable features of this year’s Game: About the Asian Games: The Asian …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Army has successfully completed the fourth phase of Emergency Procurements (EP-4). These procurements were carried out to address critical capability gaps, especially along the Northern Borders. The Indian Air Force also concluded 64 contracts under EP-4. Key highlights of the EP-4 procurements include: Weapon …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Indian Army is considering converting its logistics and transport units into the Territorial Army (TA) as part of a larger manpower optimization plan. The TA is also recruiting Chinese language interpreters for border personnel meetings and cyber security experts to support the Army.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), a major irrigation project in India, has recently secured its final forest clearance after six years. The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is a river interlinking project that aims to transfer surplus water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh (MP) to Betwa …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A recent study conducted in Assam’s Manas National Park has revealed that the coexistence and potential cooperation between Asiatic wild dogs (dholes) and tigers are influenced by factors such as prey availability and habitat suitability. Dholes are an endangered species and the only pack-living canid in India’s …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WION Context: Scientists are conducting research on watermeal, the world’s smallest flowering plant, to explore its potential as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. The study, conducted at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands, involves subjecting watermeal to hypergravity conditions using ESA’s Large …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Russia has recently suggested the possibility of withdrawing its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), not to resume nuclear testing but to align with the United States. The CTBT is a global treaty, adopted by the United Nations in 1996, aimed at prohibiting …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the energy sector. This agreement outlines several areas of collaboration, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, hydrogen, electricity, grid interconnection, petroleum, natural gas, strategic petroleum reserves, and energy security. Both countries also aim to …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The 52nd GST Council Meeting made several important recommendations: Amendments in Appointment of GST Appellate Tribunals – in the conditions for appointing the President and Members of the proposed GST Appellate Tribunals. GST Rates for Millet Flour: GST rates for food preparation of millet flour in powder …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB Context: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with India to expand the Travel for LiFE (Lifestyle of the Planet, for the Planet, and by the Planet) initiative across the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministry of Tourism in India will establish a PATA desk to enhance engagement with …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Inclusive Development Source: IE, IE Context: Claudia Goldin, a Professor of Economics at Harvard University, has been awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for 2023 (also known as the Nobel Prize in Economics) for her contributions to understanding women’s labour market outcomes She …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: World History: Middle East Source: IE Context: The Yom Kippur War, also known as the October War or Ramadan War, fought in 1973 between Israel Egypt and Syria, is being compared to the current conflict involving Hamas and Israel. What is currently happening in Israel? Israel has declared war on …
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