Mapping Source: NDTV Context: Six people, including two children, drowned after their boat capsized in the Ujani dam backwaters in Maharashtra’s Pune district due to strong winds and rains. About Ujani Dam: Ujani Dam is on the Bhima River near Ujjani village in Solapur district, Maharashtra. The dam generates 12 MW of hydroelectric …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ESA Context: Recently, twelve nations signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council, committing to making space activities debris-neutral by 2030. The signatories include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, alongside the European Space Agency (ESA) as …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IITB Context: A study by researchers at IIT Bombay, challenged the traditional view that new species can only develop in geographically isolated areas (allopatric speciation). Instead, it demonstrates that new species can evolve in the same area without geographic barriers, a process known as sympatric speciation. The study used …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: GPT-4o by OpenAI and Project Astra by Google represent a new breed of AI known as AI agents. Unlike conventional voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, AI agents can engage in real-time, multi-modal interactions with humans, processing various inputs including text, images, and voice. They perceive their …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: IIT Madras-incubated ePlane Company is set to launch eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft in Bengaluru. What are eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft)? These are vehicles that can take off and land vertically using electric propulsion. They use electric motors to drive rotors …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: LiveLaw Context: The Supreme Court upheld a regulation by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), limiting chartered accountants to accepting a maximum number of tax audit assignments per financial year. What is ICAI? The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body established …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: PitchBook recently released its 2024 global Venture Capital ecosystem rankings, spotlighting the top 50 startup cities worldwide. Mumbai secured the 32nd spot, Bengaluru ranked 34th, and Gurugram made it to 48th place. The report highlights a surge in innovation and growth in the global startup landscape, attracting …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) has successfully facilitated the full settlement of operational creditors’ claims for five companies. About The Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP): The Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) is a mechanism for resolving corporate insolvency that was added to the Insolvency and …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Ireland, Norway, and Spain plan to formally recognize the state of Palestine, highlighting a shift in international opinion. Recently, 143 countries, including India, called for UN recognition of Palestine. The International Criminal Court has sought arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and Hamas for war crimes. These …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NDTV Context: A dispute has arisen over the Election Commission’s (EC) handling of voter turnout data, particularly related to Form 17C. Form 17C records detailed polling data, including the number of votes cast and rejected at each booth. The Commission maintained there is no legal mandate for it to make …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: New research suggests that the Stone Age, known for stone tools, might also be termed the “Wood Age” due to advanced woodworking. A study of 300,000-400,000-year-old wooden artefacts from Schöningen, Germany, reveals that these tools required significant skill and precision. The study identified 187 wooden artifacts showing …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environmental Conservation Source: IE Context: Droupadi Murmu (in this article) emphasized the vital role of preserving forests and advocated for listening to tribal communities, whose collective wisdom can guide ecological sustainability. About Scheduled Tribes in India: Roles Tribal Population Play in Forest Conservation: Key Challenges Encountered …
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