Mapping: Source: DTE Context: The Ganga Sagar Mela on Sagar Island, West Bengal, attracted a record 10 million pilgrims, facing environmental challenges due to its vulnerability to cyclones and rising sea levels. West Bengal has urged for ‘national fair’ status and financial support from the central government. The pilgrimage saw over 6 million people …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Financial Express Context: In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of a conservation effort to address the declining vulture population. The initiative aims to combat the impact of livestock drugs, particularly diclofenac, on vultures. The restaurant serves as a designated feeding site for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to ensure that coastal States and Union Territories promptly prepare Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMP) or Island Coastal Regulation Zone Plans (ICRZP) as per the Coastal Regulation Zone notification, 2019. A report …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Print Context: India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has given conditional approval for the continued manufacture and sale of five fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines. The FDC drugs in question are part of the 344 drug combinations banned by the government in 2016.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed Punganur cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti. Punganur is a unique dwarf breed native to Andhra Pradesh, considered the shortest-humped cattle globally. About the Cow: The Punganur cow is native to Punganur village in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district. It is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: A recent discussion paper by NITI Aayog reveals that in the last nine years, over 24 crore Indians have escaped multidimensional poverty, showcasing a steep decline in the Poverty Headcount Ratio from over 29% in 2013-14 to about 11% in 2022-23. What is MPI? The National …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India has reached a historic milestone by signing an agreement between Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) and Argentina’s state-owned enterprise, Catamarca Minera y Energética Sociedad del Estado (CAMYEN SE), marking the first-ever lithium exploration and mining project by an Indian government company. The agreement allows KABIL …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. About India Meteorological Department: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary government agency for meteorology and related topics. It is responsible for weather forecasting, seismology, and meteorological observations. The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates from Kutch, Gujarat, has been granted a geographical indication (GI) tag by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India. This makes Kachchhi Kharek the second fruit from Gujarat to receive a GI tag, following Gir …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: BS Context: The article assesses the effectiveness of India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, in resolving financial distress and enhancing economic well-being. The IBC aims to address Non-performing Assets (NPAs) and debt defaults. What is IBC? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted …
