Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Andhra Pradesh government released around 10 million Gambusia fish, also known as mosquitofish, into the state’s water bodies to combat mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The fish is used as a biological agent to control mosquito larvae and has been part of mosquito-control strategies …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A cicada species commonly found in several parts of South India has been identified as a new species and named Purana cheeveeda (after its Malayalam name Cheeveedu). Previously, it was mistaken for Purana tigrina, a species described in Malaysia in 1850. The Association for Advancement in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India’s coverage rate for the DPT3 vaccine (diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus) reached an all-time high of 93% in 2022. This surpassed the pre-pandemic best of 91% in 2019 and showed a significant increase from the 85% recorded in 2021. In …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India has developed the world’s latest Steel Road technology by using steel slag. What is Steel Slag Road? Steel slag is a byproduct of steelmaking, and is produced during the separation of molten steel from impurities in steel-making furnaces. Steel slag roads are roads constructed using …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to issue a standard operating procedure (SOP) to banks in order to expedite the issuance of proofs of inward remittances for exporters. Aim: This move aims to address the challenges faced by exporters in the rupee-based trading mechanism for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a digital time voucher system for political parties to access government-owned electronic media, such as Doordarshan and All India Radio, during elections. What is the Digital time voucher system? The digital time vouchers serve as permissions or allocations …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Rudragiri hillock in Andhra Pradesh features a unique combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty, dating back to around 1300 AD. The site includes five naturally formed rock shelters that served as living quarters during the Mesolithic …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Hollywood writers and strikes are on strike due to various issues: Decreasing pay and inadequate compensation compared to rising industry profits. The use of streaming services has resulted in fewer guaranteed weeks of work Downsizing traditional writers’ rooms in favour of “mini rooms” limits writers’ involvement in productions. …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Nuclear Science Source: BS Context: This article discusses India’s shift towards Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as a strategic move in the nuclear energy sector. What are SMRs? They are advanced nuclear reactors with a capacity of up to 300 MW per unit, offering advantages such as …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Effects of Liberalisation on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects on Industrial Growth Source: TH Context: The biggest of India’s big businesses seem to be thriving. Data regarding India’s big businesses: According to a former RBI Deputy Governor’s report, The share of assets in the non-financial sectors …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Global Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: OECD Context: 138 members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) – representing over 90% of global GDP – agreed to an Outcome Statement. BEPS: It refers to corporate tax planning strategies used by multinationals …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Poverty and Hunger Source: IE Context: The NITI Aayog released the ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’. Key highlights: India has registered a decline in the number of multidimensionally poor from 24.85% in 2015-16 to 14.96% in 2019-2021. In absolute terms, ~13.5 crore Indians …
