Mapping Source: ET A male tiger died in Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, after being hit by a vehicle in the buffer zone. Road accidents have been a major cause of tiger deaths in India, with 26 tigers losing their lives to road and rail accidents between 2011 and 2021. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is located …
Source: TH Context: The pandemic led to the development of rapid and unbiased genome sequencing techniques for pathogen surveillance. The metagenomic approach, used to directly sequence patient samples without prior knowledge of the infectious agent, quickly identified SARS-CoV-2 as the cause of COVID-19. This genomic approach, termed metagenomics, has revolutionized pathogen identification and surveillance. …
Source: PIB Context: Starting from August 15, the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) will be selling tomatoes at a retail price of Rs. 50 per kg. Why the step? NCCF and NAFED had taken steps to procure tomatoes from mandis (wholesale markets) in …
Source: FE Context: Remittances to India surged by 26% to reach approximately $112 billion in FY23, marking a significant increase from the approx $89 billion recorded in FY22. This growth in remittances reflects the heightened demand for Indian professionals globally following the pandemic. What are Remittances? Remittances are funds sent by migrants …
Source: TH Context: Fourteen States and Union Territories, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, have not yet signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) as part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme. Why have states not joined …
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Source: TH Context: President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned 76 gallantry awards for armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of India’s 77th Independence Day. Among these, the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award, will be presented to four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) members who lost their lives …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: President Droupadi Murmu, during her address on the eve of Independence Day, paid tribute to women freedom fighters. She mentioned two notable figures: Matangini Hazra: Born in 1869 in a village near Tamluk, West Bengal, she was married at a young age and became widowed by …
Source: PIB The “Graphene-Aurora Program” was launched by MeitY Maker Village in Kochi, Kerala. This initiative, led by Digital University Kerala, aims to bridge the gap between graphene research and commercialization. The establishment of the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC) will play a pivotal role in this effort. What is Graphene? Graphene …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH A report highlights Telangana’s organized approach to developing and spreading Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors. The report suggests that due to the rapid adoption of AI, Telangana is on track to become a global leader in the AI field, not just within the country but on an …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Disaster management Source: DTE Context: Amid an extended dry period of monsoon rain, Karnataka has written to the Central government, urging a reevaluation of drought declaration norms. What are Droughts? Drought is defined as a deficiency in rainfall/precipitation over an extended period, causing adverse impacts on vegetation, animals, and …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Ethics in Human Lives Source: IE Context: Award-winning Famous Chef Suresh Pillai recently shared a heartwarming story that highlights the ethical aspect of compassion and assistance. In a viral post, the Chef recounted how his team helped relocate the family members of one of their employees from conflict-ridden Manipur to …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: The Union Government established a commission, led by former Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, to explore the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to amend the 1950 Presidential (SC) order to include them. …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: IE, IE Context: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the professional conduct of registered doctors in India under The NMC Registered Medical Practitioner (professional conduct) Regulations 2023 Some key points from the guidelines include: Issues with the guidelines: Related …
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