Mapping Source: DTE Context: Union Earth Sciences Minister reported an increased number of earthquakes in 2023, attributing it to the activation of the Almora Fault in Western Nepal. However, experts dispute this claim, asserting that tectonic collisions, not the Almora Fault, cause earthquakes in the Himalayan region. What is the Almora Fault? It …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) – Madras has developed the ‘AMRIT’ technology for removing arsenic and metal ions from water What is AMRIT Technology? It has been developed by IIT-Madras, and focuses on removing arsenic and metal ions from water to address water quality issues. Using …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: CMS Context: The “Climate Change & Migratory Species: A Review of Impacts, Conservation Actions, indicators and Ecosystem Services” report has been released by the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) The key message of the report: Migratory species play a crucial role in ecosystems, offering essential …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has introduced the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme to encourage sustainable forest management and agroforestry practices in India. What is sustainable forest management and agroforestry? Sustainable Forest management involves the responsible and balanced use of forest resources …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Moneycontrol Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in the process of setting up a cloud facility for the financial sector in India, aiming to bolster the security, integrity, and privacy of financial sector data. The facility will be similar to an Aadhaar or NPCI-like setup for …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), with Tiriyani Block in Telangana securing the top position and Kaushambi Block in Uttar Pradesh ranked second. What is the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP)?
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TOI Context: In December 1983, India established its first permanent base in Antarctica, Dakshin Gangotri, during the Project Gangotri mission. Led by Harsh Gupta, the expedition faced challenges, including a helicopter accident. Despite setbacks, the team, comprising defence personnel and scientists, achieved the goal of setting up the …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Constitution/ Federal features Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, unanimously (5-0) upheld the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir. Background of the issue: Jammu and Kashmir was governed by Article 370, which exempted the state from certain provisions of …
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