Mapping Context: In recent developments in the South China Sea, tensions have escalated between China and the Philippines. The Philippines has accused Chinese coastguard vessels of intentionally colliding with its vessels while on a resupply mission in the disputed region near the Second Thomas Shoal within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, where both nations …
Mapping Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Coal have excluded certain coal mines from development to protect forest areas, including the Lemru Elephant Corridor. This is being done as the ministry strives to strike a balance between increasing coal production and preserving the environment. About Lemru Elephant Reserve: The Lemru Elephant Reserve (Hasdeo …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a widespread crackdown on cyber criminals in India in an operation known as ‘Operation Chakra-2.’ This operation involved searches at 76 locations across the country and was prompted by the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: ‘Project Udbhav’ has been launched by the Indian Defence Minister, aiming to integrate ancient Indian strategic wisdom into modern military pedagogy. The project, in collaboration with the United Service Institution of India (USI), seeks to create an indigenous strategic vocabulary based on India’s philosophy and culture. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Textile, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution, launched the website for “Kasturi Cotton Bharat.” This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Textiles, the Cotton Corporation of India, trade bodies, and the industry, aims to enhance the competitiveness of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Prime Minister inaugurated the first leg of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), India’s first dedicated mass rapid transit system for regional connectivity called as Namo Bharat Train. The RRTS is designed to operate at speeds of up to 180 km/hour and is expected to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) cannot be enforced unless it is notified under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act. This decision may have significant implications for multinational corporations (MNCs) from Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, and other …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: Shanti Raghavan, the recipient of the Business Line Changemakers Award in 2020, leads the organization EnAble India. They are working on creating a ‘purple economy,’ which promotes disability inclusion and job opportunities on a large scale. What is the Care Economy? It refers to the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: A new study of the Little Ice Age (LIA), a global climatic event from 1671-1942, challenges the traditional perception of it being uniformly cold and dry. The study, reconstructed the climate history of the Western Ghats in India between 1219 and 1942 using pollen-based vegetation data. Key …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Dhordo village in Gujarat has earned recognition from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for being one of the Best Tourism Villages in 2023. Dhordo, located in the Great Rann of Kutch, is known for its annual Rann Utsav, which celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Archaeologists uncovered a rare inscription related to the Alupa dynasty, marking the first record of an Alupa king’s death and containing references to the Siri cult, including Siri, Dalya, and Chattara. This Someshwara inscription holds great significance in the study of Tuluva history and culture (in modern-day …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Maharaj Gunj market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which had lost its historical glory due to encroachments and deviations, is undergoing a revival project. Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) are collaborating to …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Ramleela, a famous folk theatre tradition from India, has found its way to Trinidad, where it holds cultural significance among the Indian diaspora. This theatrical re-enactment of the Ramcharitmanas, portraying the story of Lord Ram, has been performed in Trinidad, which has a significant Indian population due …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: IE Iceland, known for its gender equality, witnessed a one-day strike by women, including Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdóttir, to protest gender discrimination. Despite topping global gender gap rankings for 14 consecutive years, two major issues persist: Gender pay gap, where women earn 21% less than men in …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: TH Example 1: V K Pandian Quits IAS and joins Politics V K Pandian, the former private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has taken on key roles in Odisha’s ruling political party (Biju Janata Dal) after taking voluntary retirement from the Indian Administrative Service …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: The article highlights the implications of the Gaza crisis for India’s foreign policy and security What is the Israeli-Palestine conflict? The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing, complex dispute over land, territory, and political sovereignty. It involves competing claims to historical regions and has resulted …
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