Mapping: Source: BS Context: Lai Ching-te, from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), won the presidential election, marking the DPP’s third consecutive victory with a pro-independence stance. Major powers’ reactions include China asserting Taiwan as part of China, the USA welcoming the democratic process but not supporting independence, and Japan congratulating Taiwan. Taiwan’s global …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: Karnataka, Gujarat, and Kerala have been recognized as the best-performing states in developing start-up ecosystems, according to the start-up rankings for 2022 released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Key Findings: Tamil Nadu and Himachal Pradesh are also highlighted as …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Telangana has signed an agreement with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the state capital, Hyderabad. What is C4IR? C4IR stands for the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution. It is an initiative by the World Economic Forum …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: This winter, Kashmir and Ladakh, including the popular tourist destination Gulmarg, have experienced a lack of snowfall, impacting winter tourism, ski resorts, and overall local livelihoods. Reasons for Dry Winter in J&K: Reasons Details Decreasing Trend of Snowfall Attributed to a decline in western disturbance …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Supreme Court of India has banned the mining of limestone by blasting or using explosives within a five-kilometre radius of the compound wall of Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. It emphasized the threat to the fort’s existence due to unscientific mineral exploitation and directed a multidisciplinary …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Today Context: The Prime Minister visited the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, during his 11-day special ritual for the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple. Lepakshi holds significance in the Ramayana, and its name, meaning ‘Rise, oh bird’ in Telugu, is a tribute to …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: The article discusses the importance of effective science communication in India, citing examples like the Chandrayaan-3 mission and COVID-19 information dissemination. What is Scientific communication? Science communication involves conveying scientific information to diverse audiences in an understandable and engaging manner. It encompasses various …
