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Mapping Source: IE The Sulina Channel holds immense importance for Ukraine’s grain trade as an alternative passage after Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal. This deal was used to provide safe passage for cargo ships carrying grain from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. The Sulina Channel, a distributary of the Danube, plays a …
Mapping Source: Krishi Jagran Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant in Gandhidham, Gujarat, highlighting its significance in achieving the nation’s agricultural prosperity. The plant, funded by IFFCO’s equity, aims to reduce urea imports and achieve self-sufficiency while promoting environmental sustainability. Gandhidham, initially known as Sardarganj, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE The rapid increase of methane in Earth’s atmosphere since 2006, driven by biological emissions rather than fossil fuel burning, raises concerns about a potential major transition in Earth’s climate. What is ‘Termination-level Transition’? A ‘termination-level transition’ refers to a significant and rapid shift in Earth’s climate from …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, intended for launch by the end of August or early September, has arrived at the Sriharikota spaceport. The Aditya-L1 mission will be launched to the L1 orbit (which is the first Lagrangian point of the Sun-Earth system) Aditya-L1 is the first …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: Recent research from China’s Beijing Anzhen Hospital, published by the American Chemical Society, has discovered microplastics in the human heart for the first time. The study involved analysing heart tissue from 15 patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery. The researchers found numerous individual microplastic pieces in most tissue …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NASA Context: The STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) mission launched twin spacecraft, STEREO-A and STEREO-B, in 2006, to study the Sun. This mission achieved several milestones, including capturing the Sun as a complete sphere for the first time by reaching a 180-degree separation in their orbits. STEREO-A’s recent approach …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is organizing a unique global summit on Traditional Medicine. This unprecedented event will bring together experts, practitioners, and dignitaries to explore the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the field of traditional medicine. This summit …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: Tamil Nadu is establishing the country’s first Common Testing Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones). The initiative is led by the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) as part of the TN Defence Industrial Corridor, aimed at nurturing the aerospace and defence industry ecosystem. The …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India and the World Health Organization (WHO) are set to launch the Global Initiative on Digital Health during the ongoing G-20 summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This innovative initiative aims to promote data convergence, enhance the interface of health platforms, and encourage investments in the digital health sector …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the PM e-bus Sewa scheme, aiming to introduce 10,000 electric buses in city bus services across India. Features: Objective: The scheme aims to introduce 10,000 electric buses (e-buses) in city bus services across India and enhance urban infrastructure for green mobility. Financial Allocation: …
Source: IE A conservation initiative known as Redwoods Rising aims to restore California’s damaged redwood forests by mimicking the traits of healthy young forests, using methods like thinning and prescribed fires. The project, carried out by Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, seeks to combat the impacts of unchecked …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Context: Karnataka government has introduced the ‘Koosina Mane’ initiative, which aims to provide childcare support for women enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other working mothers. The scheme involves setting up child homes or creches across 4,000-gram panchayats, offering healthcare, nutrition, and …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: Major tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Hawaii (USA), Spain, and Greece are facing intermittent distress and closure due to the impact of disasters related to anthropogenic development activities. Tourism’s Ecological Toll: Steps taken to address the Issues: National Strategy for Sustainable …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Issues: Health/ Hunger Source: IE Context: New studies published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals provide evidence that improved nutrition can significantly reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in India. The study is backed by India’s ICMR More about the study: The Reducing Activation of …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance/ Government Policies and Interventions Source: TOI Context: This article is in continuation to yesterday’s article on the Impact of the DPDP Bill on the RTI Act Digital Personal Data Protection in India is criticized for granting extensive state control over citizens’ lives and privacy. Limitation of the …
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GS1/ GS4 Paper Syllabus: Women and related Issues/ Legal values Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court has released a 30-page handbook aimed at eliminating gender stereotypes from legal language and proceedings. The “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes” addresses unjust gender-based terms frequently used in Indian courts and offers accurate alternatives. It emphasizes …
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