Mapping Source: IE Context: The current Israel-Palestine crisis in the Middle East has refocused attention on the ambitious Ben Gurion Canal Project. What Ben Gurion Canal Project? The Ben Gurion Canal Project is a theoretical proposal to cut a canal through Israel’s Negev Desert, creating an alternative route to the Suez Canal. Envisioned …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) and Google’s early earthquake warning system did not effectively reach people during recent seismic events in Delhi and surrounding areas. What Happened? CBAS, tested by the NDMA, failed to send alerts in North India, raising …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Zaglossus attenboroughi, a long-beaked echidna named after David Attenborough and last seen in 1961, has been rediscovered in a remote region of Indonesia. This elusive creature, known for its nocturnal and reclusive nature, was found in the Cyclops Mountains of Papua, Indonesia. The discovery also …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Carlo Rovelli, an Italian physicist and author of popular-science books, explores the concept of white holes in his latest work, “White Holes: Inside the Horizon.” These are considered the opposite of black holes and might generate new universes, a theoretical idea supported by the math White Holes …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has embraced an innovative approach, accepting an Insurance Surety Bond in place of a Bank Guarantee for the Toll Operate Transfer (TOT), marking the first such use in the road infrastructure sector. This move aims to boost liquidity, encourage private …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sanctioned the “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023,” which aims to expand the government’s outreach through digital media channels. Key Highlights: Digital Penetration and Media Shift: With increasing internet users and telecom subscribers, the policy responds to the shift in media …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland follow practices passed down through generations, preserving seeds from successful harvests for successive cycles. Traditionally agrarian, the Ao and Sümi Naga communities practise jhum or shifting cultivation About Ao Naga Community: The Aos, a major Naga ethnic group in …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: India Today Context: Seven villages in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, celebrated Diwali without firecrackers to protect the avian population at a nearby bird sanctuary. Over 900 families committed to a quieter celebration during the breeding season, recognizing the sensitivity of the period. For 22 years, these …
GS2/GS1/GS4 Syllabus: Governance/ Indian Society/Ethics Source: TH Context: Recent incidents, including the death of a 17-year-old at Jadavpur University and the brutalization of a PSG College of Technology student in Tamil Nadu, highlight the systemic gaps allowing this vicious cycle of Ragging to continue. What is Ragging? Ragging refers to the practice of subjecting new …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance: Criminal Justice System Source: TH Context: The government has introduced three Bills to replace the foundational laws of the criminal justice system in India—the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA). Kindly refer to an article on the same topic: …
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