Mapping Source: TOI Devastating floods in Derna, eastern Libya, have resulted in over 5,000 feared dead and thousands missing due to breached dams and flash floods caused by the Mediterranean storm named Daniel. What is a Mediterranean storm? A Mediterranean storm, also known as a Mediterranean cyclone or a Mediterranean low, is a type …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel approach to detect and potentially kill cancer cells, especially those forming solid tumour masses. They created hybrid nanoparticles consisting of gold and copper sulphide, which can both kill cancer cells using heat and facilitate their …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Ian Wilmut, the British embryologist renowned for leading the team that created Dolly the Sheep, the world’s first cloned mammal from an adult cell, has passed away recently. About Dolly: Dolly the Sheep, born in 1996, marked a significant scientific breakthrough in the 20th century. Wilmut, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Gresham’s Law, named after Thomas Gresham, states that “bad money drives out good” when the government fixes the exchange rate between two currencies at a level different from the market rate. Impact: This leads to the undervalued currency going out of circulation, while the overvalued currency remains but …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: Under India’s Union Education and Skills Development Minister’s leadership, the G20 nations have adopted indicators from the ILO and OECD to track the global skills gap. What is a Skills Gap? A skills gap refers to the mismatch between the skills and qualifications that job seekers …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) recently chaired the first meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). About Strategic Partnership Council: This council, established in 2019, aims to enhance the relationship between the two countries and has …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A study conducted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that approximately 40% of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) in India have criminal cases registered against them, with 25% facing serious criminal charges such as murder, attempt to murder, kidnapping, and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a 2014 judgment declaring a legal provision requiring prior permission for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corruption cases against senior government officials is retrospective. This means that the provision, Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: Telegraph The Kota Police in India has established a “Student Cell” to address stress and suicides among coaching students. This initiative comes in response to a rising number of student suicides in Kota, a city where about 3lakh students annually prepare for competitive exams like JEE and NEET. The …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: BS Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in India has released a draft “National Strategy for Robotics” (NSR) aimed at strengthening the innovation cycle of robotic technology and fostering India’s leadership in robotics by 2030. What is Robotics? Robotics deals with the …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Multilateral Institutions Source: G20 Context: The 18th G20 Summit was hosted by India in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023. The theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” highlighted global unity. The G20 Leaders’ New Delhi Declaration achieved unanimous consensus, addressing issues like Russia-Ukraine tensions, sustainable development, and food security. Key highlights of …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography: Geomorphology Source: TH, IE Context: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Morocco, causing extensive damage and a death toll exceeding 2,400 people. The earthquake’s epicentre was in the Atlas Mountains near Marrakech. Reason for the Earthquake: The earthquake in Morocco resulted from a geological phenomenon …
