Mapping Source: TH Context: The European Union launched a naval mission named Mission Aspides to protect shipping in the Red Sea from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who claim solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The mission, involving at least four vessels, aims to ensure freedom of navigation, responding to the Houthis’ disruption of vital …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Recently, ISRO successfully launched the MoES-funded GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite from Srihari Kota, enhancing India’s meteorological services. About GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS satellite: ISRO’s Launch Vehicles:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Fermilab Context: India moves from research and development to the construction phase for its contributions to Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan II (PIP-II) project, a significant particle accelerator endeavour. What is Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan? Fermilab’s Proton Improvement Plan (PIP) is a project aimed at enhancing the capabilities of …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The financial assistance for India’s rubber sector has been increased by 23% for the fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26 under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector’ initiative. This enhancement aims to support various facets of the rubber industry, including the expansion of rubber planting …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The government has raised the authorised capital of FCI from ₹10,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore to bolster its operational capabilities and fulfil its mandate effectively. What is Authorised Capital? Authorized capital, also known as nominal or registered capital, refers to the maximum amount of share capital …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has approved the Finance Ministry’s proposal to raise reporting limits for new policy-related expenditures by ministries/departments. What does the new reporting limit mean? The new reporting limit dictates the amount of spending that requires prior approval or oversight from Parliament or …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: Six universities in Uttar Pradesh have each been awarded ₹100 crore in funding under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, aimed at developing these institutions as multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERUs). The funding aims to upgrade laboratories, modernize classrooms, foster innovation hubs, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023, which activists and experts claimed diluted environmental protections for forests. The court’s interim order mandates that the identification of forests should adhere to the “dictionary definition” of forests, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are collaborating on a project to monitor rip currents more effectively to enhance beach safety. About Rip Currents: A rip current is a strong, narrow flow of water moving directly …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Agriculture/ Geography Source: IE Context: India is poised to become a leading global source of fruits and vegetables (F&V), driven by a shift towards nutrition-secure diets and increasing per capita consumption. What is Horticulture? Horticulture is a branch of agriculture focused on growing plants for human use, encompassing food, …
