Mapping Source: TOI Context: Lake Titicaca, situated in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and Peru, is facing historic low water levels, only 10 inches away from its all-time low recorded in 1996. Climate change is identified as the primary cause of this decline, resulting in less rainfall and a diminishing shoreline. Lake Titicaca …
Source: PIB Context: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, attended the launch ceremony of the Vindhyagiri, the sixth ship of Project 17A of the Indian Navy at Garden Reach Shipbuilders Engineers Limited in Kolkata. The President highlighted that this launch signifies progress in boosting India’s maritime capabilities and contributes to the goal …
Source: IE Context: A newly discovered snake species has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in honour of the actor Harrison Ford. This recognition is due to Ford’s environmental advocacy. The snake, measuring 16 inches in length, is yellowish-brown with black blotches, a black belly, and a vertical streak over its copper-coloured eye. Harrison …
Source: HT Context: Indian and Russian scientists have identified a new species of salamander called Tylototriton zaimeng in Manipur’s mountain lakes. Previously mistaken for similar species, the new discovery was made by merging molecular and morphological evidence. This salamander’s characteristics were revealed to be distinct from its close relatives, featuring a wide head, well-developed …
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Source: UNEP Context: The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which marks its sixth anniversary, is a significant global agreement aimed at safeguarding people and the environment from the harmful impacts of mercury exposure. About Mercury: Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. It may have toxic effects …
Source: ET Context: The Central Water Commission of India has introduced the ‘FloodWatch’ app, designed to forecast floods one day in advance and provide a seven-day advisory for flood risk at various measurement stations across the country. The app features a map of India with colour-coded circles representing flood risk levels: Green for …
Source: TH Context: Previously in May this year, DoT introduced the Sanchar Saathi portal and fraud detection mechanisms to identify individuals with more than nine mobile connections. Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has taken steps to combat cyber fraud involving SIM cards The DoT now requires registration and strong verification of SIM card …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary executed at the age of 24, for assassinating British official Curzon Wyllie. On his 114th death anniversary, a massive memorial is being inaugurated in Amritsar, where he hailed from. Despite being born into a family with pro-British views, Dhingra’s exposure to …
Source: EuroNews A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is developing a humanoid robot called ‘Pibot’ that can fly aircraft without cockpit modifications. Pibot is the world’s first humanoid pilot, using AI and robotics to manipulate cockpit controls, even during turbulence. It incorporates cameras for monitoring, the memory of …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Milasha Joseph, a young woman from Mararikulam in Alappuzha, is on a mission to conquer the Seven Volcanic Summits, the highest volcanoes on seven continents. Over the past 21 months, she has successfully scaled three mountains: Kilimanjaro, Damavand, and Elbrus. Her drive to overcome challenges, including her chronic …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and intervention Source: ET Context: According to the latest government data, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY) scheme has fallen short of its employment generation targets. About ABRY: Issues and challenges associated with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY): Shortfalls in Enrollment and Job Creation: Enrollment …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice/ Governance: SHG Source: ET Context: The Indian government is initiating the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme, aiming to provide skill development training to two crore women to encourage them to establish micro-enterprises through Self-Help Groups (SHGs) About the Scheme: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme is an initiative to empower women …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance: Indian Criminal Justice System Source: LM Context: We have already discussed the need and provisions of the bill. Here in this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of the proposed bill. Major Provisions of the Bills: Objective of the Bills: These bills aim to …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Indian Geography Source: BBC Context: A new study has found that mountains across the globe, including the Himalayas, are now seeing more rainfall at elevations where it has mostly snowed in the past. Status of Rainfall and Snowfall in the Himalayan Region: IPCC Special Report on the Ocean …
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