Banni Grassland
Mapping Source: IE Context: The central government has approved a proposal to establish a cheetah conservation breeding centre in Gujarat’s Kutch district’s Banni grassland.
Category: 12 December 2023
Operation Storm Makers II
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Interpol’s “Operation Storm Makers II” has exposed a growing trend where human trafficking victims are forced to commit cyber fraud. The operation, involving Indian enforcement agencies, led to the arrest of 281 individuals across different countries on charges including human trafficking, passport forgery, corruption, telecommunications fraud, …
Cauvery basin
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Cauvery basin has witnessed the loss of approximately 12,850 sq. km of natural vegetation between 1965 and 2016, with Karnataka accounting for three-fourths of the decline, according to a study by scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Karnataka has just around 20% of …
Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The UDHR, marking its 75th anniversary, remains a foundational document in the quest for global human rights and dignity. About the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR):
Koya Tribes
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The indigenous Koya tribe in Andhra Pradesh, residing in the Papikonda hill range, has embraced eco-friendly practices to conserve the Indian Bison (Bos gaurus). Koyas have replaced traditional Indian Bison horns with palm leaves to craft their traditional flute, Permakor What is Permakore? Permakore is a …
Odisha’s Transformation in Food Security
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Context: The article discusses Odisha’s successful transformation in addressing food security and climate resilience, offering a potential model for other regions facing the challenges of the global climate crisis. Odisha’s journey: Agricultural Transformation: Over the past two decades, Odisha has shifted from importing rice to becoming a …
Regulating Artificial Intelligence
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance Source: EACPM, IE Context: The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released a paper “A Complex Adaptive System Framework to Regulate AI”. Also, the European Union (EU) has reached a historic provisional deal on the world’s first comprehensive laws to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). EAC-PM …
