Mapping The Brandt Line (an imaginary line) is a concept that categorizes the world into richer countries mainly in the Northern Hemisphere and poorer countries mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, highlighting global economic disparities. “Global North” (wealthier communities) and a “Global South“ (poorer communities) exist both within and among nations. The line is based …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian Army is on track to complete the induction of 114 Dhanush artillery guns by 2026, with one regiment already operational. About Dhanush: These 155 mm, 45-caliber towed artillery guns have a range of 36 km and have demonstrated a range of 38 km with specialized …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Indian defence ministry has approved the acquisition of a regiment of ‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles for deployment along the Line of Actual Control and the Line of Control. ‘Pralay’ will become the longest-range surface-to-surface missile in the Army’s inventory and will form a key part of India’s Rocket …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day, commemorating the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987, which aimed to phase out Ozone Depleting Substances. The theme for World Ozone Day 2023 is “Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE, TH Context: Parliament proceedings will soon shift to the new Parliament Building The Sansad Bhavan is India’s parliamentary seat, home to the Lok Sabha (lower house) and Rajya Sabha (upper house). Historical aspects: Foundation: The foundation stone was laid on February 12, 1921, by the Duke of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Significance: The temples’ inclusion as World Heritage Sites signifies global recognition for their cultural and architectural significance and is likely to promote tourism in the region. Hoysala architecture, developed between the 11th and 14th centuries in southern Karnataka under the Hoysala Empire, is characterized by: A unique …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: DTE Context: California is suing five major oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and BP, for allegedly deceiving and concealing information about the dangers of fossil fuels and their contribution to climate change. The lawsuit claims that these actions have caused harm to California, including …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy/ Agriculture Source: ICRIER Context: An ICRIER paper, “Tackling Food Inflation: Is restricting exports and imposing stocking limits the optimal policy?” discusses the causes of high food inflation in India, and government actions, and suggests alternative solutions. Current status of India’s Food Inflation: India’s retail inflation in August …
GS2/GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Government policies and Intervention/ Environment Conservation/ Impact on women Source: DTE Context: Climate change in Jharkhand has gender-specific impacts, as women and girls in both rural villages and urban slums face unique challenges: To address these challenges, solutions include rainwater harvesting systems, reviving traditional eating habits, and promoting the cultivation …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post-Independent India Source: IE, IE Context: This year marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Polo and ‘Police Action’ in Hyderabad A Brief History of Hyderabad Founded in 1591, it became the capital of the Qutb Shahi Kingdom (Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah founded the city). In 1724, Nizam-ul-Mulk established the …
