Source: TH Context: Construction has begun on the “world’s largest Ramayan temple” in Bihar’s East Champaran district. The Viraat Ramayan temple will be a three-storeyed structure completed by the end of 2025. The design of the temple draws inspiration from the Angkor Wat complex, as well as temples in Ramanathaswami temple in Rameshwaram and …
Mapping Kareri Lake (also known as Kumarwah Lake) is a high altitude, shallow, freshwater lake south of the Dhauladhar range, near Dharamsala in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. It is best known for being a trekking destination. Dhauladhar is a mountain range which is part of a lesser Himalayan chain of mountains. It rises from the …
Source: ESPN Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by winning India’s first-ever BWF Super 1000 title at the Indonesia Open. They defeated the reigning world champions from Malaysia in the final, marking their biggest career win to date. This victory adds to their successful year, including titles at the Swiss Open and Asian …
Source: TH Context: Pade, a racket sport played in over 90 countries, is gaining attention around the world. It originated in Mexico in the 1960s and is played in a two-on-two format with underhand serves. Padel utilizes a turf court and glass walls, allowing players to use them strategically. It is similar to tennis …
Sports Source: TH Bhavani Devi, an Indian fencer, made history by winning India’s first-ever medal at the Asian fencing championships held in Wuxi, China. She secured a bronze medal in the women’s sabre event. About Fencing: Fencing is a competitive sport where two opponents face each other and try to score points by touching …
Source: WMO Context: The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, produced by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, reveals that Europe has been warming twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s. In 2022, Europe’s average temperature was approximately 2.3 °C above the …
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Source: DTE Context: A recent study revealed that scientists have identified a striking link between earthquakes and changes in the intensity of cosmic radiation measured on Earth’s surface. What is Cosmic Radiation? Cosmic radiation refers to high-energy particles, mainly protons and atomic nuclei, that originate from outer space and travel through the universe. …
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Source: TH Context: India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the Omicron variant, GEMCOVAC-OM, has been granted emergency use approval by the Drug Controller General of India. GEMCOVAC-OM has the advantage of being stable at ordinary refrigeration temperatures, and it can be administered using a needle-free Pharma Jet system. Clinical trial data submitted to the …
Source: Hindustan Times Context: India has emerged as a top country with LEED Zero green building projects, outperforming the United States of America and China. Key Findings: Out of 150 LEED Zero-certified projects, India has 73 projects, accounting for 45% of the total. Haryana and Tamil Nadu are the top states in terms …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Punjab Assembly has amended the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to allow the broadcast of Gurbani (sacred hymns) from Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) to be accessible to all media outlets free of cost. This move aims to break the alleged monopoly of PTC, a television channel …
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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH Digital drudgery refers to the repetitive, mundane, and time-consuming tasks performed in digital environments. It often involves manual data entry, data processing, and other repetitive activities that can be automated. Generative AI has the potential to eliminate digital drudgery. However, the focus should be on deploying trustworthy …
GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: International agreements/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: Diplomats from around the world met once again in the German city of Bonn for climate negotiations before the UNFCCC’s COP28 in Dubai, UAE. The objective of the conference: To chart out a massive and immediate climate action plan to …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation: Climate Finance Source: TH, DTE Context: The New Global Financing Pact is an international agreement or framework set to take place in Paris, France. India, the president of the G20 this year, is co-chairing the steering committee of the summit with France Aim of the proposed Pact: …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Economy Source: Startupgenome Context: The report has been released by Startup Genome, a policy advisory and research organization. About the report: The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is an in-depth analysis of startup ecosystems worldwide. It provides insights into leading ecosystems, emerging trends, and challenges faced by …
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GS Paper 1/3 Syllabus: Climate/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released the Water, Ice, Society, and Ecosystems in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HI-WISE) report. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region: It is a vast area, encompassing mountain ranges stretching from the Hindu …
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