Mapping Source: ET India and Trinidad and Tobago have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to share India Stack, a collection of open APIs and digital public goods designed to facilitate identity, data, and payment services on a large scale. Trinidad and Tobago is a country located in the southernmost part of the Caribbean. It …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A research paper titled “A Practical Deep Learning-Based Acoustic Side Channel Attack on Keyboards” published with the support of Durham University’s ethics committee reveals that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be utilized to decipher passwords by analysing the sound produced by keystrokes. This method, known as Acoustic Side …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Gabon has announced a ground-breaking $500 million debt-for-nature swap, making it the largest such deal in Africa and the second-largest in the world. Debt-for-nature swaps involve indebted developing nations seeking assistance from developed world financial institutions to pay off their debt in exchange for conservation efforts. Gabon’s debt …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India has introduced the Green Hydrogen Standard for the country as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The Ministry has defined Green Hydrogen as hydrogen with a well-to-gate emission (including various production processes) of no more than 2 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Researchers in India have made significant advancements in the breeding of mustard plants to create varieties with lower levels of glucosinolates, compounds that contribute to the pungency of mustard oil and meal. The low-glucosinolate mustard lines were developed using gene editing technology known as CRISPR/Cas9. By editing …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will be launching the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP). This initiative is a significant move towards enhancing road safety by elevating the safety standards of motor vehicles weighing up to 3.5 tonnes in India. The program aims …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued a medical advisory regarding the potential risk of liver injury associated with the use of medicines and herbal supplements containing turmeric or its active ingredient, curcumin. The advisory was prompted by 18 reports of liver problems received by TGA, linked to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for Infrastructure Debt Fund-NBFCs (IDF-NBFCs) with the aim of enhancing their role in financing the infrastructure sector. About the New norm: According to the new norms, IDF-NBFCs must have a minimum net owned fund (NOF) of …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited bids for surveying sites earmarked for offshore wind power projects in Tamil Nadu, India. What are offshore wind power projects? Offshore wind power projects involve generating electricity from wind turbines installed in bodies of water, typically oceans …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: DTE Context: Sheela Asopa, an educator in Rajasthan, has established student-led “jal sansads” (water parliaments) in over 150 schools in the Jodhpur district. Under her guidance, these water parliaments have transformed water practices in schools, focusing on water conservation. Students actively engage in activities such as conducting water audits, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: IE Context: The move to clean energy is complicated by geopolitical factors, particularly in the case of Indonesia’s nickel reserves, which are crucial for battery manufacturing. What is geopolitics? Geopolitics refers to the interplay between geography, political power, and international relations, shaping how nations interact, cooperate, …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: IE Context: The State Of The Economy report suggests that despite a global slowdown, the Indian economy has likely maintained healthy growth in the first quarter of the current financial year. Key findings of the Report: Inflation: Retail inflation in India surged to a 15-month …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: BS, TH Context: India is questioning the criteria for Brics membership and seeks clear guidelines for new entrants About BRICS: To Read about the Importance of BRICS for India: Click Here To Read about the Challenges for BRICS: Click Here To Read about the Way …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post-Independent India Source: IE Context: The article delves into the historical complexities of the Kashmir issue, particularly focusing on the events surrounding Hari Singh’s accession to India and the subsequent developments. Background of Kashmir’s accession to India: The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, …
