Mapping Source: IE Context: India and Tanzania have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership level. They signed six agreements covering digital cooperation, culture, sports, maritime industries, and white shipping information sharing. Additionally, they agreed on a five-year roadmap to expand their defence cooperation. Both countries are working on a trade agreement in local …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The second Global Amphibian Assessment, conducted by over 1,000 experts and analysing 8,011 species worldwide, has revealed that the elusive dancing frogs of the Western Ghats are one of the most threatened amphibian genera. Key Findings: This assessment points out that 41 per cent of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining prominence as the next frontier in AI development. Multimodal AI systems allow users to interact with AI through various means, such as images, sounds, videos, and text. This approach is important because it aligns more closely with how humans understand and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report for 2022-2023 has been released, focusing on key employment and unemployment indicators. The survey’s key findings are as follows: Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): The labour force participation rate (LPR) is a measure of the proportion of a …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India has launched a digital system for issuing automatic ‘Status Holder’ certificates under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023. This system eliminates the need for exporters to apply to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for a Status …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Baiga Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Chhattisgarh has been granted habitat rights, making it the second PVTG to receive such rights in the state. Out of 75 PVTGs in India, only three have received habitat rights, including the Bharia PVTG in Madhya Pradesh, the Kamar …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India’s Tele-MANAS, a round-the-clock mental health helpline launched on World Mental Health Day in 2022, has received over 3,40,000 calls from 32 states and union territories. The helpline was initiated in response to the increased mental health challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Kerala is launching a “back to school” program for 46 lakh women enrolled in the Kudumbashree poverty alleviation mission. Over the next two months, more than 2,000 schools will open on weekends to provide training on adapting to the digital age. The program aims to empower women, enhance …
GS4/GS2 Paper Syllabus: Emotional Intelligence/ Government Policies and Intervention Source: IE The Union Ministry of Education has released draft guidelines to prevent student suicides in schools These guidelines are titled UMMEED (Understand, Motivate, Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop) Aim of the Guidelines: The guidelines aim to help schools enhance sensitivity, understanding, and support for students, …
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GS Paper 4 Source: TH, Example 1: NewsClick Raid Case The Special Cell of Delhi Police conducted raids on the homes and offices of journalists associated with the news portal NewsClick in connection with an alleged terror financing case. Some have been arrested under the under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Ethical Issues …
GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Disaster management/ Geography/ Hydropower Source: BS, DTE Context: The article highlights the dangers of large dams in India, especially in the Himalayas. It discusses the recent collapse of the Chungthang dam in Sikkim due to the eruption of South Lhonak Lake. Status of Dam in India: India is the …
