Mapping: Source: TH Context: China is expanding its trade influence in South America with a new mega port project in the Peruvian town of Chancay. The over $3 billion deep water port, majority-owned by Chinese state-owned firm Cosco Shipping, is set to start operations late this year. This port, part of China’s ‘Belt and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DH Context: Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a “nuclear battery” that can produce power for 50 years without charge. The battery, which is smaller than a coin, contains 63 nuclear isotopes and converts radioisotope energy into electrical energy. Betavolt claims it is the world’s first battery to achieve miniaturization …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Large parts of North India, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, and Punjab, have been experiencing heavy fog since December 2023. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) utilizes satellite data, particularly from INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR, to track and analyze the fog. How Indian National …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR) has urged wheat farmers to remain vigilant against yellow rust, a pest that historically appeared in some districts of Haryana during this period. Yellow rust, a fungal disease, adversely impacts wheat crops by creating yellow stripes …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Med Context: The Ministry of Education has sent to states/UTs for consideration guidelines for coaching centres. Education comes under Concurrent List status, with coaching institutes falling under state/UT jurisdiction. Need for Guidelines: Regulation is deemed necessary due to recent incidents, including fire-related deaths and suicides, coupled with …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The Assam Government reinstated the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj) after a nine-year hiatus, following a Supreme Court ban on similar events in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The event, held in Ahotguri, Nagaon district, aimed to revive Assam’s cultural traditions. The Supreme Court had previously outlawed such events …
Content for Mains Enrichment(CME) Source: PIB Context: During the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023, Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” was transferred. What are Bamboo Composites? Bamboo composites are industrial products developed using an environmentally friendly technique that involves processing bamboo, a natural and versatile resource. Bamboo, declared as grass, matures in 3-4 years, …
GS2/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Role of statutory and non-statutory bodies Source: IE Context: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition amidst India’s rapid technological and economic changes. What is CCI? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory and quasi-judicial body working under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It …
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