Mapping: Source: DH Context: The Manipur government has formed a three-member committee to conduct a thorough investigation into a fuel leak from a power plant (Leimakhong Power Station) in Imphal Valley, which subsequently spilt into a nearby stream that converges with the Imphal River. The heavy fuel oil, a byproduct of crude oil distillation, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The deployment of artificial reefs off the coast of 42 fishing villages in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, commenced as part of a project aimed at enhancing fish resources and promoting sustainable fisheries management. A total of 6,300 artificial reef units, with 150 designated for each village, will be …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A team from Northwestern University has developed a soil-powered fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes in the soil. This small fuel cell, about the size of a book, could be used to power underground sensors in applications like green infrastructure and precision agriculture. The researchers tested …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application for the revised fund flow procedure under the MPLAD Scheme. The Mobile Application aims to revolutionize how Members of Parliament (MPs) engage with and manage development projects in their constituencies. Features: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) has begun in, Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing the conservation of hornbills. The festival highlights the decline in hornbill numbers and urges collective efforts to protect these critically endangered birds. The festival declared a ‘state festival’ in 2019, is held near the Pakke …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Prime Minister visited the Sreekrishna Temple in Guruvayur, Thrissur district.
Content for Mains Enrichment(CME) Source: PIB Context: The vice president addressed the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) in New Delhi. Emphasizing India’s leadership role in the Global South, he highlighted the theme “ABCP – The Buddhist Voice of Global South.” Teachings of Buddha:
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Constitutional and Non-constitutional Bodies Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court has permitted a six-month extension to Delhi’s Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, despite serious charges of corruption and favouritism against him. What is the Issue? The ongoing issue involves a constitutional and political debate over the distribution of powers …
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