‘Operation Karuna’ (Myanmar)
Mapping Source: TH In Myanmar, Rakhine state is the worst-hit while in Bangladesh the cyclone destroyed shelters in the world’s largest refugee camp at Cox’s Bazar which houses a million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.
Category: 23 November 2023
Transgender is Cricket
Sports Source: ESPN Cricinfo Context: The ICC has implemented a significant change to its gender eligibility regulations, prohibiting any player who has transitioned from male to female and undergone any form of male puberty from participating in women’s international cricket. Why the prohibition? ICC’s new policy is to protect the integrity of the …
Near-space command
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: WION Context: China has reportedly established the world’s first ‘near-space command,’ forming the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth force alongside the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force. Chinese researchers see near-space as the next battleground and assert that it is a crucial zone that could determine the outcome of …
Houthi rebels
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LM Context: The Houthi rebels hijacked the India-bound cargo ship Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea, claiming it was Israeli. However, the Israeli government denied the claim, stating the ship is owned by a British company and operated by a Japanese firm. The incident marks an escalation in the …
Atmospheric Waves Experiment
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) is a ground-breaking mission designed to study the interactions between terrestrial and space weather. It aims to investigate one of the key drivers of space weather – Earth’s weather. The study is crucial due to the increasing reliance on satellite-based services …
Tantalum
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Tantalum, a rare metal, has recently been discovered in the Sutlej River by an IIT Ropar team More about News:
India and Japan Converge in Southeast Asia
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: TH Context: The Philippines is turning to Japan and India for development and security cooperation, shifting focus from Chinese-led projects. Issues between the Philippines and China: The Philippines and China have ongoing disputes over the South China Sea. Tensions have escalated due to territorial claims …
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