Category: 13 June 2023

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TAPI gas pipeline (Pakistan and Turkmenistan)

Mapping Source: BS  Pakistan and Turkmenistan have signed a Joint Implementation Plan (JIP) to accelerate the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project. TAPI project aims to export natural gas annually through the pipeline from Turkmenistan (Galkynysh gas field) to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India (Fazilka). It is funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). …

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Renovation of Cochin Port

Mapping Source: HT  Context: The Indian government has announced a ₹7,500 crore project for the renovation and modernization of Cochin Port, one of the critical ports for the country’s economy.   The project aims to make Cochin a global hub for fish trade and is funded through the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana-Blue Revolution program and …

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Diamond League

Sports   Source: TH  Context: Recently, Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured third place in Paris Diamond League    About Diamond League The Diamond League (started in 2010; organized by the World Athletics body) is a prestigious annual international athletics series consisting of various track and field events held across different cities around the world. …

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Squash World Cup

Sports Source: TH  Context: The Squash World Cup, set to take place in Chennai, from June 13 to 17, is introducing some exciting changes to attract attention and engage more people in the sport.   Changes introduced: The tournament will feature a mixed team competition and will be played in the format of a best-of-five …

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Captagon pills crisis

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE   Context: Reports suggest that the Islamic State (IS) and Syrian fighters widely consumed Captagon to increase alertness and suppress appetite during their gruelling battles.    About Captagon: Captagon is a highly addictive amphetamine-type drug, which is produced mainly in Syria and widely smuggled across West Asia. Several …

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Taurine

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: BBC   Context: A recent study has shown that Taurine – a nutrient found in meat, and fish and sold as a supplement – extends life and boosts health in a range of animal species. Experiments on middle-aged animals showed boosting taurine to youthful levels extended life by over …

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Sebi’s SCORES platform

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: In May, Sebi’s SCORES platform resolved 2,457 complaints against companies and market intermediaries.   About SCORES: SEBI’s Complaints Redress System (SCORES) portal encourages investors to lodge their complaints on SCORES instead of sending physical letters. SCORES doesn’t deal with complaints against companies including Unlisted/delisted companies, sick companies or …

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Seed saviours

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE  Context: Women farmers in Telangana’s Medak district, are actively preserving native seeds to ensure the nutritional security of their families and adapt to changing weather conditions.   They follow a 1:2 ratio system, saving one seed for the next year and giving away or selling two seeds to …

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Cubbon Reads

Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: PIB Cubbon Reads, a reading community in Bengaluru, gathers in Cubbon Park every Saturday to enjoy literature amidst nature. This initiative has inspired similar reading communities in 30 cities across India and beyond. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has appreciated the efforts of Cubbon Reads in promoting the …

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India has a similar geologic history to parts of South Africa, Australia

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography: Geology   Source: TH Context: A recent study has revealed that India hosts remarkably well-preserved volcanic and sedimentary rocks as old as 3.5 billion years, and has similar geologic history to parts of South Africa and Australia. These rocks, found in the Daitari greenstone belt within the Singhbhum Craton in …

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