Mapping Source: IE Context: Operation Indravati is India’s initiative to evacuate its citizens from Haiti amidst the country’s turmoil. Launched on March 21, it aims to transfer Indians to the neighbouring Dominican Republic due to escalating violence and chaos in Haiti.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A recent study reveals that even minor entanglements in fishing gear can have devastating effects on female North Atlantic right whales, potentially preventing them from breeding. These findings highlight the urgent need for ropeless fishing gear to mitigate threats to the survival of this critically endangered …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Technology Development Board (TDB) of the Department of Science & Technology has awarded a grant for the collaborative project “ANAGRANINF – Development of a Novel Class of Antibiotics Against Gram-Negative Bacterial-Infections.” This initiative aims to foster healthcare innovation through a joint effort between Indian and …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ISRO Context: ISRO has achieved a significant breakthrough in Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology with the successful completion of the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment. This experiment, the second in the series following RLV-LEX-01, demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of the RLV, named Pushpak
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment of aged women by violating the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NewsOnAir Context: India has criticized the Uniting for Consensus (UfC) model at the United Nations for opposing reforms to the Security Council, stating concerns over a lack of representation from Africa and the Global South, and no change in permanent seat membership.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have launched the BhashaNet portal during the Universal Acceptance Day event with support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It is developed by the Centre for Development …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BBC Context: In Ladakh, thousands are protesting in sub-zero temperatures demanding statehood job opportunities, land protection, and parliamentary representation. Background: In 2019, the Government revoked Article 370, removing special status from Jammu and Kashmir, dividing it into Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. A year later, Leh and Kargil …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Modern Indian History: Indian Revolutionaries Source: The Tribune Context: Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary career, though brief, left an indelible mark on the struggle for freedom and remains relevant in today’s world About Bhagat Singh: Relevance of his ideas in today’s World: Conclusion: Bhagat Singh’s legacy endures as a …
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