Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) central bench has issued a ban on the operation of cruise boats in the Upper Lake (Bhoj Wetland) and other wetland sites in Madhya Pradesh Additionally, the NGT has prohibited any construction within the “no development zone” or “buffer zone” as defined …
Mapping Source: HT The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct India’s highest fighter airfield in Nyoma, a village in Ladakh. The Nyoma village is located close to the south Bank of Pangong Tso at an altitude of about 13,700 feet. Nyoma is around 46 kilometres from the Line of Actual Control with China. Also, …
Mapping Source: TH Recently, Union Home Minister visited “Harami Nala” in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat, along the India-Pakistan international border. Harami Nala is a 22-kilometer tidal channel that serves as a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. The channel carries water and mud and is inhabited by protected marine species. Vast …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Nipah virus infection has re-emerged in Kerala, with two reported deaths and two individuals under treatment. About Nipah: Nipah is a zoonotic disease, primarily transmitted to humans through infected animals particularly bats or contaminated food, and it can also spread from person to person through close contact. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Recently, critique sparked a debate about the quality and impact of research shared on the arXiv platform. The article discusses the role and controversies surrounding arXiv, a widely used preprint server for scientific research papers. About ArXiv: ArXiv was created to enable researchers in various …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), a scheme providing LPG connections to households, to an additional 75 lakh consumers over three years from 2023-24 to 2025-26. The scheme’s total beneficiaries will now reach 35 crore.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The President of India, virtually launched the Ayushman Bhav Campaign, emphasizing its goal of ultimately achieving Universal Health Coverage. Features: Successful gram panchayats will be declared as Ayushman Gram Panchayats. The campaign aims to facilitate access to Ayushman cards, generate ABHA IDs, and raise awareness about health …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, in partnership with NITI Aayog, has introduced a new collection dedicated to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). This initiative aims to enhance the competencies of 5,000 Block-level officials in 500 identified Blocks, helping them perform their duties effectively in under-served areas. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has extended an invitation for an Indo-Russian Workshop on the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) in Vladivostok, Russia. What is the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)? The Eastern Maritime Corridor is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia, passing through the Sea of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has called for the 100% counting of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips during elections as the current system fails to guarantee that votes are counted as cast. Currently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) mandates counting …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Geographical Indication (GI) tag has been granted to Salem Sago (Javvarisi), which is expected to facilitate its entry into the international market. About Salem Sago: Sago (also called Sabu dana) is a pearl-white product made from raw tapiocas, appearing as small hard globules or pearls. …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB Context: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and UNICEF jointly organized a workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is BRSR? Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting is a framework introduced by SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy: Globalization Source: WTO Context: The 2023 World Trade Report, published by the WTO, explores the role of international trade in building a more secure, inclusive, and sustainable world. Key findings of the report: What is re-globalization? Re-globalization is a concept that advocates expanding and strengthening international trade …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament and its functioning Source: TH Context: A Special Session of Parliament, scheduled from September 18 to 22, will begin with a discussion on Parliament’s 75-year journey, starting from the Constituent Assembly in 1946. The article is in continuation of the previous article Significance and Legacy of Parliament in …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution Source: IE Context: The article discusses how the concept of fraternity in India, as enshrined in the Constitution, differs significantly from its historical and philosophical origins. We published an article on a similar theme in April Daily CA: The concept of fraternity What is Fraternity? According …
