Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: End-to-end encryption (E2E) is a method of protecting digital information by transforming it into an unreadable format, and it has significant implications for privacy and security. Encryption fundamentally involves changing consumable information into an unconsumable form based on specific rules. There are two main types …
Mapping: Source: TNIE Context: The Odisha government plans to introduce Sambar deer and Gaur (bison) in the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary, following the relocation of deer from Cuttack. Also, the Forest department is launching a ‘nocturnal trail’ for wildlife enthusiasts, particularly students and researchers. About the sanctuary: Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Khurda district, …
Sports Source: PIB Context: PM inaugurated the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, marking the 13th edition. The Khelo India initiative was introduced by the Indian government in 2017 and serves as a dynamic platform to nurture sports talent and revive the sporting culture of India. It encompasses the: Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Guardian Context: Scientists have mapped the largest known deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina. Unlike tropical coral reefs, deep-sea coral must filter food particles from the water for energy. The newly discovered reef, which provides habitat …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and a leading biopharmaceutical company in India, has launched India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine called ‘Havisure’. This vaccine is expected to play a crucial role in preventing Hepatitis A, a highly …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Print Context: India has been appointed as the first vice-chair of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management, marking the first time in 59 years. Significance: This appointment comes as various countries raise concerns about China’s illegal fishing practices …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DH Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has instructed schools and higher education institutions, including regulators like UGC, AICTE, NCERT, NIOS, IGNOU, and prominent educational institutions, to provide digital study material for all courses in Indian languages within the next three years. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes multilingualism …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: India launched the “Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024 in Davos. More about the initiative: Led by the Union Minister of Women & Child Development, the alliance aims to promote women-led development globally. The alliance focuses on …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Soligas and Yeravas, indigenous groups living in the Western Ghats, forage foods from the biodiversity-rich region, forming a significant part of their diets. The recently launched book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” chronicles the diverse foods foraged by these tribes, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional …
Content for Mains Enrichment(CME) Source: PIB Context: PM inaugurated the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru, and the launch of the Boeing Sukanya Program to promote the entry of girls into India’s aviation sector. The program aims to empower girls and women in STEM fields, offering training for aviation …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Architecture Source: IE Context: The Nagara style of temple architecture, observed in Ayodhya’s Ram temple construction, emerged in the fifth century CE during the late Gupta period in northern India. Key features of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya: Constructed in the traditional Nagara style with a length of …
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