Mapping Source: BT Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port (set to be completed by 2024) (near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala), is poised to transform the country’s maritime infrastructure. Features of the Port: India’s first deepwater container transhipment Proximity to international shipping routes connecting Europe, the Gulf and East Asia This transhipment terminal can handle ultra-large ships …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Australian researchers are exploring the concept of “marine cloud brightening” as a potential solution to mitigate coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef caused by extreme heat. This approach involves using water cannons to spray seawater into the sky, which results in the formation of brighter, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has successfully eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne infectious disease, becoming the second country to achieve this in 2023 after Bangladesh. Lao PDR is the 11th country in the WHO Western Pacific Region to eliminate LF. The World Health …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India has reported the presence of tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) for the first time in Tamil Nadu., affecting farm-bred tilapia fish. The virus caused mortality rates ranging from 30% to 50% in farms and 100% in laboratory settings.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Scientists have proposed a new evolutionary law that can explain the evolution of both living and non-living entities, including minerals and stars. This law suggests that natural systems, whether living or non-living, evolve towards greater patterning, diversity, and complexity. About New Evolutionary Law: As life evolved …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Reuters Context: The Indian rupee has reached a nearly two-year high in valuation against major trading partner currencies due to central bank intervention and increased domestic inflation. The rupee’s 40-currency real effective exchange rate (REER) showed a 5.7% overvaluation by the end of September, the highest since November 2021. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of an unborn child by rejecting a woman’s plea to terminate her 27-week-old pregnancy. Reasons: The court cited the violation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, as there was no immediate threat to the mother …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India has referred the challenge to the validity of the electoral bonds scheme, which allows anonymous donations to political parties, to a Constitution Bench of five judges. The case also pertains to the passage of the electoral bonds scheme as a Money Bill …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Sir Syed’s 125th birth anniversary coincides with the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a prominent figure in promoting modern education and advocating reforms, had complex and evolving views on women’s empowerment and education: Conflicting Views: While he was known for his efforts …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Context: The campaign has gained global recognition with a colourful and animated billboard displayed at New York’s Time Square. Aim: The campaign promotes milk in a fresh and youthful way, encouraging global youth to embody qualities like honesty, purity, and authenticity while fostering positive cultural integration. Usage: The …
GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Agriculture/ Geography Source: WWF, DTE Context: The WWF’s report, titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” warns of a growing global water crisis that poses a threat to $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and sustainability. About the Report: The report, released on World Food Day (16th Oct), …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geomorphology Source: TH, IE Context: A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan just over a week after a series of strong quakes and aftershocks devastated the same region. Some recent earthquakes in Afghanistan include: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake in 2002 killed about 1,000 people in northern Afghanistan. In …
