Mapping Source: TNIE Context: CAG conducted a performance audit on the degradation of the Kshipra River in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting multiple issues including pollution from untreated sewage and industrial waste, reduced river flow due to improper management, and deficient action against violators.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Defence Ministry inaugurated the Indian Navy’s first independent headquarters, Nausena Bhawan, in Delhi Cantonment. The building, designed through a nationwide competition, consolidates the Navy’s operations previously spread across 13 locations. Achieving Green Rating IV features a robust three-tier security system with cutting-edge technologies. The Indian …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Astronomers analysing data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica have potentially detected the first evidence for astrophysical tau neutrinos, nicknamed “ghost particles” due to their elusive nature. These subatomic particles interact minimally with matter, allowing them to travel vast distances without disturbance, making them valuable for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Google DeepMind has unveiled SIMA (Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent), a new AI gaming agent capable of understanding and executing natural language instructions to perform tasks across various video game environments. Unlike AI models trained on specific datasets, SIMA functions as a generalist AI agent, able to process …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The biomining project aimed at clearing Delhi’s landfill sites in Ghazipur and Bhalswa is likely to miss the 2024 deadline due to slow progress. Biomining is also known as bioleaching. It involves digging up waste, segregating it, and treating and separating the toxins.The soil is then …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Food Processing Industries, unveiled a new dwarf coconut variety called ‘Kalpa Suvarna’ and two hybrid cocoa varieties developed by the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI). The new cocoa varieties, VTL CH I and VTL CH II, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: India’s first integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit by 3F Oil Palm has commenced operations in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards self-reliance in edible oils. About Palm oil: Derived from the fruit of oil palms, used in cooking, cosmetics, processed foods, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Sebi has decided to repeal certain circulars related to the private placement of securities, which provided relaxation for allotment. What is Private Placement of Securities? Private Placement of Securities refers to the process of selling stocks, bonds, or other securities directly to a select group of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: India and Brazil held their first ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue in Delhi. What is ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue? The ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue involves high-level meetings between the defence and foreign ministers of two countries. It aims to enhance cooperation …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has introduced new Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, replacing the old rules from 1983. These rules stem from the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, which amended the Cinematograph Act, 1952. Aim: These rules aim to address various concerns in film certification …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, virtually laid the foundation stone for a ‘Centre for Preservation and Promotion of Tribal Culture & Heritage’ in, Jharkhand. The centre aims to showcase the rich legacy of the tribal community in Jharkhand and serve as a knowledge centre for tribal …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, beginning from the announcement of the election schedule until the declaration of results. This code regulates the behaviour of political parties …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: Madhya Pradesh celebrates a significant achievement as six of its heritage sites are included in UNESCO’s tentative list. The sites included are Gwalior Fort, the Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara in Burhanpur, and God Memorial of …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity Source: TH Context: Kerala will challenge President Droupadi Murmu’s withholding of assent for Bills passed by the Kerala Legislature, opening a constitutional debate on the scope of judicial review of the President’s decisions. What is the case about? The Kerala Assembly passed (in 2022) University Laws (Amendment) Bills …
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