Mapping: Source: Firstpost Context: The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was recently held in the Ugandan capital city Kampala. Theme: ‘Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence.’ Key Discussions: Israel-Hamas war, India’s “Vishwaa Mitra” initiative, Call for a multipolar world Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The 2nd edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE has begun. The exercise aims to familiarize both sides with operating procedures related to Special Operations in desert/semi-desert terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. The exercise involves military cooperation discussions, tactical military drills, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: To address the increasing human-elephant conflict in Odisha, the state government has requested four Kumki elephants and their mahouts from Tamil Nadu. Kumki elephants are trained captive elephants used for operations such as trapping, rescuing, and tranquillizing wild elephants. The move aims to strategically deploy Kumki elephants …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PBS Context: It launched the world’s first malaria vaccine program for children (Mosquirix), aiming to vaccinate about 250,000 children this year and next. The vaccine, Mosquirix, endorsed by the World Health Organization, is around 30% effective, requires four doses, and has been approved for use despite its imperfections. The campaign …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NDTV Context: Scientists from Japan have captured real-time footage of plants communicating with each other for the first time. The research revealed that plants release airborne compounds, similar to smells, to warn nearby plants of danger. About the study: The study observed how undamaged plants responded to volatile …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Chronicle Context: Wadge Bank, is under threat due to the Indian government’s proposal to offer three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks identified for exploration overlap with Wadge Bank, an ideal place for nutrient-rich marine life. About Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana, launched recently, aims to provide rooftop solar panels for consumers. The scheme intends to supply power to households through solar rooftop installations and offers additional compensation for excess electricity output. Key Features: The goal is to install rooftop solar on …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Use of E-technology in Agriculture Source: DTE Context: The adoption of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) faces challenges in South Asia, as sustainable practices and technologies struggle to gain widespread acceptance. What is CSA? CSA, or Climate-Smart Agriculture, is an approach that incorporates a set of agricultural practices and technologies. Its …
Continue reading “Adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)”
