Mapping Source: TH India announced the gifting of the indigenously-built missile corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam. This gesture strengthens the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Vietnam and reinforces defence cooperation as a key pillar of their relationship. Vietnam is located on the eastern margin of the Indochinese peninsula. It borders the Gulf of Tonkin, …
Source: TOI Context: The indigenously developed TAPAS 201 UAV has achieved a major milestone as the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully demonstrated transferring of command-and-control capabilities of the UAV. About TAPAS UAV: The indigenously developed TAPAS 201 Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV has been designed and …
Source: TH Context: Scientists in Chile have uncovered the remains of a previously unknown species of herbivorous dinosaur, challenging existing beliefs about the range of duck-billed dinosaurs. About the Duck-billed dinosaur: The newly discovered dinosaur, named Gonkoken nanoi, lived 72 million years ago in what is now Chilean Patagonia. Measuring up to four …
Source: DTE Context: Recently, a non-native alligator gar fish, known for its crocodile-like head and razor-sharp teeth, was found in one of Kashmir’s idyllic lakes, raising apprehensions about its impact on the native fish species. About Alligator gar fish: Alligator Gar Fish is a ray-finned euryhaline fish and is one of the biggest freshwater …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: NewSpace India Ltd, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), plans to enhance communication and monitoring in Indian waters by setting up mobile satellite service (MSS) terminals on motorized and fishing boats across 13 coastal states. The project aims to establish a dedicated MSS satcom network for …
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Source: TH The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) plans to expand its tuber-based “rainbow diet” campaign to more areas in India with significant tribal populations. The campaign aims to promote biofortified tubers and value-added products made from them to combat malnutrition and ensure a balanced diet. In the current fiscal year, the campaign …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Muthuchandra Rao, a renowned puppet artist from the Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, has been invited to perform at the Fetna 36th Convention in the United States (Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FeTNA)). Recognized for his artistry and recipient of the Tamil Nadu government’s Kalaimamani Award, Mr …
Source: PIB The iGOT Karmayogi Platform has launched a curated collection called DAKSHTA (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) for young professionals and consultants engaged in government work. This collection consists of 18 courses designed to enhance functional, domain, and behavioural competencies necessary for effective duty discharge such as data-driven …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Renowned author Salman Rushdie has been awarded the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his literary work and his unwavering spirit in the face of constant danger. The prize organizers commended Rushdie’s narrative vision, literary innovation, humour, and wisdom. Despite the physical and …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate Source: ET Context: India is moving ahead to establish theatre commands, aiming to build integrated war-fighting machinery in a cost-effective manner. What are Theatre Commands? A theatre command in the military refers to a specific geographical area where military operations are …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: Forbes Context: The United Nations has adopted the High Seas Treaty, the first-ever international treaty aimed at protecting and governing activities such as fishing, mining, and oil extraction in international waters. About the ratification: The treaty, officially known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty (BBNJ), has …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of the Vulnerable Sections Source: DTE Please refer to a previous article on a similar theme: Child trafficking in India Context: According to the ILO, a shocking 10.1 million children in India find themselves engaged in various forms of …
