Mapping Source: IE The island of Katchatheevu is a tiny uninhabited landmass located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. The island, which was ceded to Sri Lanka by the Indian government in 1974, has sparked ongoing debates and protests in Tamil Nadu due to its historical and cultural significance, as well as …
Source: TH Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Academy has recently joined the Interpol Global Academy Network as its 10th member. What is Interpol Global Academy Network? It is an initiative launched by Interpol in 2019 to enhance global law enforcement training. It fosters collaboration among law enforcement training institutions through joint …
Source: LM Mangroves make up only about 0.15% of India’s land area but provide numerous benefits to coastal communities over its vast coastline (spanning 7516km) Benefits of Mangroves for India: Government initiatives: Amrit Dharohar: Objective: Revive and conserve wetlands, enhance biodiversity, eco-tourism, and livelihoods of local communities. Approach: Optimal utilization of …
Source: DTE Context: Tea planters in southern India are facing an urgent issue as the tea mosquito bug, a serious pest of fruits and tea plantations, is spreading to high-elevation areas where it was previously uncommon. The bug is causing significant damage to tea production in both low and high-elevation plantations across northern and …
Source: DTE Context: An afforestation initiative aimed at protecting the Ganga River has concluded its first phase without achieving its goals, according to a Right to Information (RTI)-based investigation. The project, which aimed to plant trees along the banks of the Ganga River, managed to cover only a little over 22% of the target …
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Source: DW Context: China has entered a state of deflation due to challenges in its post-pandemic recovery efforts, as evidenced by recent data. What is Deflation? Deflation is an economic phenomenon characterized by a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services within an economy. It is the opposite of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced several measures to further advance digital payments through the unified payments interface (UPI): Features are: Conversational Payments with AI: The RBI is launching “conversational payments” (audio interaction with AI bots) on UPI, enabling users to interact with an AI-powered …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) have jointly launched “Niveshak Sarathi” (translates to “Investor Guide” or “Investor Mentor”) Vans in Delhi-NCR as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. Aim: The initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and awareness about fraudulent …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy: Railways Source: HT Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that in the fiscal year 2021-22, the financial health of Indian Railways entered a “concern zone.” Key findings of the CAG: For Challenges hindering the development of Railways in India: Click Here Key recommendations from Vivek Debroy’s …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: ET Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a revised draft of the National Policy on Official Statistics, emphasizing the utilization of big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to create and disseminate economic and social statistics. Key features of …
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GS2/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions/ Indian Society Source: TH Context: A Parliamentary Committee (on the empowerment of women) tabled a report criticizing the Union government for lacking disaggregated data on tribal populations’ health conditions and emphasized the need for comprehensive data collection. Major Highlights of the Report: Key Recommendations: Extensive …
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