Mapping: Source: TH Context: There had been an influx of Myanmar nationals into Mizoram, India, due to the ongoing civil war in Myanmar (between the Myanmar Army and pro-democracy militias in the western Chin State) The civil war in Myanmar originated from a military coup in February 2021, overthrowing the civilian government and leading …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the UR Rao Satellite Centre of ISRO have achieved a groundbreaking discovery by detecting polarized emissions from an extragalactic black hole (i.e., outside our Milky Way Galaxy) marking the first such observation beyond our Milky Way Galaxy. …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Scientists have discovered “strong evidence” for the existence of the unusual nitrogen-9 isotope, challenging previous interpretations and offering a new perspective on subatomic structures. What is an Isotope? An isotope is a variant of a chemical element with the same number of protons but a different …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data reveals that between 1995 and 2021, four out of five organ recipients in India were men, highlighting a significant gender disparity in healthcare-seeking behavior. What does the Data Show? The data suggests a disproportionately low number of …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Technology Development Board (TDB) and the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) have formed an alliance to support the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. About Technology Development Board (TDB) It is a statutory body established (in 1996; under the Department of Science …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The 2nd Voice of Global South Summit, hosted by India, focused on condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7 and called for restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict. What is VOGSS? Voice of Global South Summit is a platform where countries from the …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: Amazon Amazon WoW is a networking platform for women engineering students in India, connecting them with Amazon leaders and recruiters. It offers skill-building sessions, career insights from alumni, and information about Amazon’s culture. Aim: It aims to foster optimising resource utilisation, upskilling and promoting tech careers among women …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government Policies and Intervention Source: IE Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court invalidated a 2020 Haryana government law that reserved 75% of private-sector jobs for state residents. What is a Local Reservation? Local reservation typically refers to a policy or law that reserves a certain percentage of jobs, opportunities, …
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