Mapping Source: TH Canada is currently facing 426 active fires, with a significant number reported in Quebec province. It has been caused by a combination of factors, including lightning strikes, Low snowfall and dry spring in Atlantic Canada, climate change and human activities. About Canada: It is a country in North America. Its ten …
Mapping Source: IE The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has severely impacted Sudan’s economy and led to shortages of essential resources. The clashes have resulted in numerous casualties, and the conflict has now spread to the troubled region of Darfur. Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa. …
Source: ET Context: The government has taken steps to strengthen 1,514 urban co-operative banks (UCBs) by implementing four key measures, as notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Measures notified by the RBI are:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NDB Context: The New Development Bank (NDB) has launched its Indian Regional Office (IRO) in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Objective: The establishment of the IRO aims to address infrastructure and sustainable development needs in India and Bangladesh, contributing to economic growth and sustainable development in South Asia. …
Source: TH Context: A MoU has been signed between the MeitY and Union Culture Ministry to complete 3D digitisation of all museums (under central control) by the year-end for better conservation of artefacts. How? The 3D digitisation would be done using the JATAN virtual museum builder software through 3D scanning. 3D scanning: It …
Source: TH Context: The TN Department of Archaeology has declared five ‘menhir’ (single stone) and megalithic burial sites at Kodumanal in Erode district as protected monuments. Background: Kodumanal, located on the northern banks of the Noyyal, made it to the archaeology map in 1961 when the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) started the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A celt, belonging to the Neolithic period, was discovered in Poothinatham by Tamil Nadu’s Department of Archaeology. This celt was used as either a plough or an axe and was made of Doloraid stone. What is a celt? A celt is a prehistoric tool made of …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking measures to restore and protect coral reefs that have been impacted by bleaching events and human activities. Efforts are being made to promote environmental projects, including the growth of artificial corals and the restoration of damaged corals by the diving community. However, …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH A team of amateur Yakshagana artists based in Germany, known as ‘Yakshamitraru Germany,’ is organizing charity shows to support economically disadvantaged artists and provide scholarships for underprivileged students in India. The team members emphasize the preservation of Yakshagana’s authenticity and refuse to compromise its integrity by blending it …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Source: TH Context: According to a recent study published in the Nature Journal, the loss of Arctic Sea ice is expected to continue in the coming decades, even if carbon emissions are significantly reduced. What is Arctic Sea ice? Arctic sea ice refers to …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources Source: TH Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed additional disclosures from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). FPI vs FDI (Foreign direct investment): FPI regulation in India: FPIs are registered with SEBI and can invest in Indian securities …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies & Interventions Source: PIB Context: The WHO report highlights the significant impact of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ program on public health and economic savings. The focus of the report: The ‘Har Ghar Jal’ report focuses on diarrheal diseases as they contribute significantly to the overall disease burden related to water, …
