Mapping: Source: TH Context: Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, India’s longest sea bridge covering 21.8 km (16.5 km over the sea), has been inaugurated and is open for public commute. Features: The bridge is expected to witness over 70,000 vehicles daily, improving connectivity between Mumbai …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Darjeeling Zoo, home to the world’s largest number of snow leopards in captivity, boasts 14, including six cubs, marking a success story for India’s lone Conservation Breeding Programme. What is the Conservation Breeding Programme? The Conservation Breeding Programme is the science of conserving a species by preventing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DH Context: China has launched a new astronomical satellite named Einstein Probe (EP) with a lotus-shaped design to observe transient and violent celestial phenomena in the universe. The Einstein Probe (EP) satellite features wide-field X-ray telescopes (WXT) and follow-up X-ray telescopes (FXT). Its objectives include capturing initial light from …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Th Context: The Tea Association of India (TAI) has issued a warning about challenges reminiscent of the “dark phase” of 2002-07 in the country’s tea industry. Factors contributing to the crisis in the Tea Industry include: Stagnant prices: Assam, responsible for 55% of India’s tea production, is particularly …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: Denmark has introduced the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to enhance collaboration with India in the sustainable energy sector, aligning with both nations’ goals of achieving carbon neutrality. Aim: It aims to advance the green fuels sector, including green hydrogen, through innovation and partnerships. GFAI’s objective is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Multiple sources
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: India Today Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), completing five years, faces scrutiny on fund utilization and air quality improvements in the 131 funded cities. Over the past five years, the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) has shown a mixed performance. Studies reveal that out …
