Mapping: Source: LM Context: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Maharashtra has been designated as India’s first Dark Sky Park, the fifth in Asia, aimed at preserving the night sky and combating light pollution. Recognized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this status emphasizes the importance of natural darkness for ecological integrity …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Kerala Drug Control Department has initiated Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to curb the overuse of antibiotics in the state. Pharmacies are required to maintain accurate records of antibiotic sales, display posters stating ‘antibiotics not sold without doctor’s prescription,’ and comply with prescription …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A new study published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy links hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, to an increased mortality rate of up to 11%, suggesting a possible link to 17,000 deaths. Hydroxychloroquine was briefly promoted by former US President Donald Trump and others as a treatment for COVID-19 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Delhi High Court has ruled that a foreigner cannot claim the right to reside in India under Article 19(1)(e) of the Constitution, which grants all citizens the right to reside and settle in any part of India. The judgment came during the hearing of a habeas …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A joint study led by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) has uncovered evidence of a human settlement in Vadnagar, dating back to 800 BCE. The study indicates cultural continuity in Vadnagar after the Harappan collapse. The research spans 3,000 years, revealing the rise and fall of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The four Shankaracharyas, leaders of Hindu mathas (monasteries) in Dwarka, Joshimath, Puri, and Sringeri, have decided not to attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Shankaracharyas are heads of the mathas believed to be founded by the eighth-century scholar Adi Shankara. The mathas, considered …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: FE Context: India’s first National Highway Steel Slag Road section on NH-66, connecting Mumbai to Goa, has been inaugurated, showcasing a pioneering eco-friendly initiative. The ground-breaking technology, developed by CSIR-CRRI, transforms waste from the steel industry into a valuable resource for constructing robust and environmentally friendly national highways. …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture/ Cropping Pattern Source: IE, BS Context: India is poised to become the world’s largest producer of lentils (masoor) in the 2023-24 crop year due to increased acreage. Recent facts: India’s pulse imports have significantly decreased from about 6 million tonnes in 2016-17 to about 2 million tonnes …
