Mapping Source: TH Context: In the last four weeks, Houthi militants from Yemen have attacked commercial ships 12 times. Prominent shipping fleet operators have paused/rerouted their movements through the Red Sea route. The Houthi movement originated in the early 1990s in Yemen as a Zaydi revivalist group (a sect of Shia). Initially focused on …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: In response to the increasing threat of cyberattacks, the Indian government has established a secure e-mail system for 10,000 users in critical ministries and departments. The e-mail system operates on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) and has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The security …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids to emphasize the significant importance of camelids, such as alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in the lives of people worldwide. Camelids contribute to food security, nutrition, and economic growth in over …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Grass pea, also known as khesari dal, has been historically infamous for causing lathyrism, a neurological disease leading to lower limb paralysis. In the late 19th century, an outbreak of lathyrism linked to grass pea led to its ban in India in 1961 under the Prevention of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has implemented various measures to conserve marine species Steps Taken by the Government for Conservation of Marine Species:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Th Context: People with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations in government roles under the Persons with Disabilities category, according to India’s Social Justice Ministry. The three diseases were included in the list of disabilities under the Right to Persons …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WION Context: A surprising phenomenon has been observed in the Himalayas, where ‘katabatic’ winds are triggered when high temperatures affect high-altitude ice masses. This leads to cold air blowing to lower-altitude areas, potentially slowing down the effects of the global climate crisis in some regions. The study reveals that …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: On 19th December 1961, India annexed Goa from Portuguese rule through Operation Vijay, following years of failed diplomatic efforts. It was initially a UT and was Declared the 25th Independent State of India on May 30, 1987 History: Goa, a Portuguese colony since 1510, continued as such after …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Example 1: Morality of the Unethical Source: DH Context: The article suggests that the concept of morality among the unethical may be surprising to conventional thinking, which tends to categorize everything rigidly. In the recent humanitarian crisis in Uttarkashi, where a tunnel collapse trapped 41 workers. …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Indian Polity Context: The SC has directed the GoI to establish a Delimitation Commission to address the need for increased reserved seats for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and State assemblies What is “One Person, One Vote, One Value”? It is a democratic principle ensuring equal voting rights …
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