Mapping Source: TOI In 2023, record-high temperatures have been observed globally. Scientists attribute this unusual heat to various factors, including an underwater volcanic eruption off Tonga (Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai) in the South Pacific in January 2022. While most volcanic eruptions typically cool the planet due to sun-dimming particles, this eruption released a significant amount …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Munnar Wildlife Division in Idukki, India, has successfully transformed the Pazhathottam area in the Anamudi Shola National Park from a burnt-out land filled with exotic tree species into a lush 50-hectare forest. This eco-restoration project carried out with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A Supreme Court-appointed committee has declared 12 private resorts along the Segur elephant corridor illegal. This corridor is vital for the movement of elephants and other wildlife between habitats in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The resorts were challenged by the owners who claimed the corridor didn’t comprise an …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Wire Context: India is seeking Australia’s assistance in combating the Nipah virus outbreak, which has claimed 12 lives in the country. The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has reached out to the Queensland government in Australia to obtain an antibody developed there for testing its effectiveness in …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A recent study using data from the Chandrayaan-1 mission has suggested that high-energy electrons in Earth’s magnetosphere might be contributing to the formation of water on the Moon’s surface. The research indicates that electrons in our planet’s plasma sheet, a region of trapped charged particles within …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg Portal – www.upag.gov.in) was officially launched recently. This innovative platform is designed to revolutionize data management in India’s agriculture sector, addressing complex governance challenges. The portal aims to provide real-time, reliable, and standardized information, empowering stakeholders and facilitating more responsive …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Google is currently facing allegations in a U.S. court that it used illegal tactics to maintain a monopoly in online search. The S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and several U.S. states argue that Google’s “arrangements” with companies like Apple to be the default search engine on their devices …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Santiniketan, the renowned university town in West Bengal established by Rabindranath Tagore, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was made during the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About Santiniketan: Santiniketan was originally an ashram established …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH The Assam Government organized a campaign called “Amrit Brikshya Andolan” aimed at increasing the state’s green cover by planting saplings, primarily of commercial trees. The campaign set out to achieve nine world records during this massive tree-planting drive. The primary objective of the campaign was to plant one …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Example 1: Ayushman Bhav Campaign Source: IE It is a health campaign (part of Ayushman Bharat scheme), aimed at improving healthcare services and promoting well-being across the country. Example 2: Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2023 campaign Source: PIB The government has launched the Swachhata …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Ministry of Culture (fully funded by it), in collaboration with the Indian Navy and Hodi Innovations based in Goa, is embarking on a project to reconstruct an ancient stitched ship reminiscent of vessels that sailed India’s ancient maritime trade routes over 2,000 years ago. The Voyage: Once the …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics Source: TH Context: The article (by Shashi Tharoor) discusses the need for improving parliamentary conduct in India’s Parliament and suggests emulating certain practices from the Houses of Westminster to address the issue of frequent disruptions. There has been a problem of frequent disruptions …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions Source: WFP: HungerMap Context: The World Food Programme has released “HungerMap LIVE: Global insights and key trends”. What is HungerMap LIVE? HungerMap LIVE is a real-time monitoring system tracking key indicators of acute hunger, including household food consumption, livelihoods, child nutritional status, mortality, and access …
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