Category: 16 September 2023

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Mega oil refinery and petrochemicals project (Ratnagiri, Maharastra)

Mapping   Source: IE  The project was initially proposed in 2015 as a joint effort by India’s public sector refiners, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), in partnership with Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and later joined by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The refinery project …

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C295 aircraft

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE  Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken delivery of the first of 56 C295 aircraft in a significant move to replace its ageing Avro-748 fleet. The C295, a versatile tactical transport aircraft, is set to revolutionize India’s military aircraft manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.    …

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Red fire ants

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times  Context: Red fire ants, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta and originating from South America, have invaded Europe. These invasive ants are ranked as the world’s fifth-costliest species to combat. Their painful stings can cause pustules, allergies, and even fatal anaphylactic shock. The researchers believe that climate change …

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Rubber

Facts for Prelims (FFP)    Source: TH  Context: The Rubber Board, is undertaking a project to increase the area under natural rubber cultivation in the northeastern states of India, excluding Sikkim but including West Bengal

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NavIC

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Economic Times  Context: The Indian government has announced its intention to make it mandatory for smartphones to integrate with India’s homegrown navigation system, NavIC The devices must either provide support for NavIC-powered chips or use NavIC chipsets. For 5G phones, mandatory NavIC support is required by January 1, 2025, …

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OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology)

Facts for Prelims (FFP)  Source: PIB  Context: India has achieved the distinction of becoming the 13th country in the world authorized to issue Internationally Accepted OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates. This accomplishment allows domestic manufacturers in India to have their weighing and measuring instruments tested within the country and then sell them in …

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Tamil Nadu: Women Temple Priest

Content for Mains Enrichment   Source: IE Usage: The example can be used in Ethics (to show values of inclusivity)/ Indian Society/ Social Justice/Women-related Questions in UPSC Mains Paper.

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Paris Agenda for People and the Planet

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation   Source: LM  Context: The article discusses the Paris Agenda for People and the Planet and the need for international solidarity to address poverty, climate change, and other global challenges. African leaders amplified this dynamic by adopting the Nairobi Declaration during the first Africa Climate Summit in Kenya.   …

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Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream

GS3/GS2 Paper   Syllabus: Environmental Conservation/ Government Policies and Intervention   Source: TH Context: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a central government initiative to provide piped water to every rural household by 2024, faces challenges and limitations.   About the mission: A fully functional tap water connection is defined as a household getting at least 55 …

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