Mapping Source: IMF Context: In early 2024, global trade faced disruptions due to attacks in the Red Sea and a drought at the Panama Canal. This led to a 50% drop in Suez Canal trade and a 32% decline in Panama Canal trade. These disruptions may hamper supply chains, lead to inflation, and affect …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have discovered a new species of parasitoid wasp in the Western Ghats region of Karnataka. Named Taeniogonalos deepaki, it was discovered in the Belgaum region and named after the medical doctor and nature …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The ChipIN Centre, a hub for chip designers in India, received a boost from leading semiconductor industry players, aiming to empower the semiconductor design community in the country. The centre offers state-of-the-art Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to students at various academic levels. These initiatives aim to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India has been honoured with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award by The Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington D.C., USA. The partnership, comprising various organizations dedicated to reducing global measles deaths and preventing rubella illness, applauds India’s commitment to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PM INDIA Context: The Prime Minister presented the inaugural National Creators Award, celebrating the talent and impact of content creators in various fields. The award ceremony, honoured winners across storytelling, social change advocacy, education, gaming, and other domains.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard Context: Cooperation Minister launched the National Cooperative Database, aiming to facilitate the expansion and development of cooperatives in India. The database is a web-based digital dashboard capturing information about over 8 lakh registered cooperative societies, involving more than 30 crore people. Additionally, the ‘National Cooperative Database 2023: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The ‘NITI for States’ platform, a digital initiative aimed at empowering states and union territories (UTs) in achieving national development goals was launched recently. The platform, inaugurated at NITI Aayog’s ‘Viksit Bharat Strategy Room’, provides a centralized repository of resources including best practices, policy documents, datasets, and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), India’s sole manufacturer of indelible ink, is ramping up production to meet the soaring demand ahead of the upcoming general elections. Besides domestic demand, MPVL is also catering to export orders, reinforcing its pivotal role in safeguarding electoral integrity worldwide. Under …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8. This nomination coincides with International Women’s Day, highlighting the significant role of ‘Nari Shakti’ or Women’s Power. Who is Sudha Murty? …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Villagers in Rajasthan oppose the state government’s proposal to classify sacred groves known as orans as deemed forests, fearing loss of access and livelihood. The notification, released on February 1, 2024, aims to give orans the status of deemed forests as per Supreme Court directives. Communities rely on …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Guardian Context: The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its fifth mass coral bleaching event in eight years, driven by global heating and an El Niño climate pattern. Aerial surveys have revealed widespread bleaching across two-thirds of the reef, with particular concern for the southern section where centuries-old corals …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The International Commission on Stratigraphy rejected the proposal of the Anthropocene epoch after a committee of 18 scientists recently voted against it. What is an Epoch? An epoch is a subdivision of geological time that represents a distinct interval of time characterized by significant events or …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TOI “Missing voters” are primarily young, single male migrants in urban areas whose addresses on electoral rolls don’t match their current living places. The Election Commission’s plan to use remote voting machines could help these voters participate, potentially increasing voter turnout by up to 30% and impacting political …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: IE Context: The recently released Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) data for 2022-23 highlights a shift in Indian households’ food consumption patterns. What does the HCES data show about Food Trends? Over the years, there has been a gradual decline in the share of expenditure on food …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Multinational Bodies Source: Th Context: India, representing the G4 nations (Participating in Inter-governmental Negotiations on UNSC reform), presented a detailed model for UN Security Council reform, proposing new permanent members elected democratically by the General Assembly and showing flexibility on the veto issue. Key Highlights of the Proposed …
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