Mapping Some other exercises between India and the US: MALABAR Exercise: A trilateral naval exercise involving the navies of India, the United States, and Japan, primarily focused on maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific region. YUDH ABHYAS: A joint military training exercise conducted annually between the Indian and US armies, focusing on enhancing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Blue Leaders High-Level Event on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction took place in Belgium recently. What is the Blue Leaders alliance? It is a coalition of 24 countries advocating for urgent action to address the threats facing the global ocean, including the climate crisis, overfishing, pollution, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Karnataka bans harmful dyes in Gobi Manchurian, cotton candy, imposing imprisonment of up to seven years and fines of up to Rs 10 lakh for violators. Chemicals banned: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had previously banned cotton candy sales due to similar concerns.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) mandates the registration of index providers managing “significant indices” based on Indian securities to enhance transparency in financial benchmark governance. What are Indices? Indices are statistical measures used to track the performance of a group of assets or …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IRDAI Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) exercising powers under the Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDA Act, 1999, has framed regulations (IRDAI (Protection of Policyholders’ Interests and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024) consolidating 8 separate regulations into a unified framework. The main objective: It …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Yaounde Declaration marks a significant commitment by 11 African countries to end malaria deaths, acknowledging the urgent need for action given the alarming rise in cases. These countries, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda, collectively bear the highest burden of malaria infections and deaths …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India, downgraded to an “electoral autocracy” in 2018, has further declined to become “one of the worst autocracies,” according to the ‘Democracy Report 2024’ by the V-Dem Institute. About the Report:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) What is the case about? The S.R. Bommai case (involving 9 judge bench) refers to the legal battle initiated by S.R. Bommai, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka after his government was dismissed in 1989 under Article 356 of the Constitution. The case, which concluded in 1994, resulted in a …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Live Law Context: The recent Supreme Court ruling clarified that Rajya Sabha elections fall under the purview of Article 194(2) of the Constitution, recognizing its role as part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution. It emphasized that parliamentary privileges extend beyond legislative activities, covering other powers and responsibilities …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: FE Context: India’s sponge iron industry faces an ore shortage due to rampant exports of iron ore, its crucial raw material. About the Sponge Iron: Definition: Sponge iron, also known as direct-reduced iron (DRI), is produced from the direct reduction of iron ore (in the form of …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy: Free Trade Agreement Source: PIB Context: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10, 2024. What is EFTA? EFTA, the European Free Trade Association, is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1960 to promote free trade among …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Polity: Citizenship Context: This is in continuation to yesterday’s Article: Citizenship Amendment Act rules notified Citizenship Rules 2024 (amended the Citizenship Rules, 2009), to enforce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. Qualifications: Applicants must submit documents such as birth certificates, rental agreements, and educational certificates issued by …
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