Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The value of defence production in India has exceeded ₹1 lakh crore (₹1 trillion) for the first time. Over the past five years, the value of defence production by both state-run companies and the private sector has nearly doubled. About Defence Indigenization:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India successfully flew its first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend. What is Sustainable Aviation Fuel? Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a type of aviation fuel that is produced from renewable sources, unlike traditional fossil-based jet fuels. It is considered sustainable …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Finance Ministry has announced that it will waive the 20% tax on overseas credit card spending for individuals up to ₹7 lakh per financial year, following criticism and concerns raised by taxpayers and businesses. What is the issue? The Reserve Bank of India had introduced a provision …
Source: PIB Context: Ministry of Communications has launched the Sanchar Saathi portal, which aims to enhance the safety and security of mobile phone users in India. The portal introduces three reforms: CEIR for blocking stolen/lost mobiles Know Your Mobile Connections for checking registered connections ASTR (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Education and the World Bank organized a workshop on School-to-Work Transition under the STARS Program. Aim: The workshop aimed to strengthen vocational education and discuss skill gap analysis in the six STARS states. About STARS Programme:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE, DTE Context: As per a recent study published in the Journal of Science, more than half of the world’s large lakes are drying up. Major Findings of the Study: About Lakes:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to develop a ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Northeast India, connecting seven historic temples along the Brahmaputra River. Aim: The initiative aims to boost riverine tourism and strengthen the tourism sector in Assam. It also intends to …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH A single-teacher school refers to a school where there is only one teacher responsible for teaching all the students across different grade levels. A significant number of government schools in Jharkhand have only one teacher, despite the Right to Education Act mandating a minimum of two teachers for …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH A farmer-producer organization (FPO) in Lambi Ahir village, Rajasthan, has achieved significant success within a few months of its inception. Led by woman sarpanch Neeru Yadav, the FPO has generated revenue worth ₹50 lakh through the cultivation and sale of 80,000 kg of mustard. The FPO, named Sachhi …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Context: Commander Abhilash Tomy (Retd) made history as the first Indian to complete the Golden Globe Race, a solo non-stop circumnavigation of the globe without modern technological aids. Despite suffering a life-threatening injury during a previous attempt, Tomy returned to India triumphant after finishing the GGR 2022 in …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: LM Context: McKinsey Global Institute studies and WTO are of the view that globalization is necessary for the path to sustainability and mitigating the impact of climate change. What is Globalization in the context of the Environment? Globalization, in terms of the environment, refers to the …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Source: IE Context: Two books – Lilavati’s Daughters (2008) and Lab Hopping (2023) – highlight the complicated relationship between science and gender in India. Some notable women scientists of India: Anandibai Joshi (India’s first woman physician), Iravati Karve (India’s first woman anthropologist), …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Source: IE Context: The RBI has decided to withdraw the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation. When were the Rs 2000 banknotes introduced? On November 8 2016, the PM of India announced demonetisation, withdrawing two …
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