Mapping Source: TOI Context: Venezuela may become the first nation to lose all its glaciers as climate scientists reclassify its last glacier, the Humboldt, as an ice field due to its diminutive size. The glacier has drastically shrunk over the years, with one study indicating it reduced to less than 10 hectares by …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Keeling curve Context: In March 2024, the monthly average concentration of carbon dioxide at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory spiked by 4.7 parts per million compared to March 2023, marking the largest year-over-year gain ever recorded. This surge, attributed to ongoing global fossil fuel consumption, surpassed the previous record set …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant passed away about two months after the surgery, with no indication that the transplant caused the death. What is Xenotransplantation? It involves transplanting non-human animal cells, tissues, or organs into humans to address the shortage of donor organs …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Nature Context: China is set to become the first country in Asia with a fourth-generation synchrotron light source with the completion of the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS). This advanced facility will produce some of the world’s brightest X-rays, significantly enhancing research capabilities across various scientific fields. HEPS will …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Space.com Context: NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in late 2026, will search for tiny primordial black holes dating back to the Big Bang. These hypothetical black holes, with masses similar to Earth or even large asteroids, could revolutionize theoretical physics if detected. How …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first bank to be a trading-cum-clearing member of the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX) at GIFT City in Gujarat. This allows SBI’s branch at GIFT City to conduct and settle trades on the IIBX platform on …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: In FY24, China reclaimed its position as India’s largest trading partner with bilateral trade reaching $118.4 billion, driven by a 3.24% increase in imports to $101.7 billion and an 8.7% rise in exports to $16.67 billion as per Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report. This marked …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India and Iran have signed a 10-year contract for the operation of the Chabahar port, marking a significant milestone in their maritime cooperation. The agreement enables the operation of the Shahid-Behesti terminal by Indian Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) in collaboration with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organisation (PMO). …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NewsOnAir Context: The Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayāloka-Locana have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, celebrating India’s rich literary heritage and cultural legacy. About UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register: Launched in 1992. It consists of three Registers namely, International, Regional and …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution Source: LM Context: India’s decision to transition from minimum wage to a scientifically determined living wage by 2025, with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), is commendable. Types of Wages: Evolution of Wage System in India: Current wage system in India: In India, …
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