Mapping Source: DW Context: Denmark’s justice minister has announced the intention to ban the burning of religious texts, including Islam’s holy book, the Quran. The proposed legislation seeks to prevent the inappropriate treatment of significant religious objects in public places. The move follows incidents of Quran burnings in both Denmark and Sweden, which …
Source: DTE Context: The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) has been ratified and launched during the 7th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund? GBFF (1st approved in July this year under the Global Environment Facility (GEF)) aims to support the Kunming-Montreal Global …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Two recent studies have employed honey bees as effective biomonitoring tools to assess contamination in urban environments. Honey bees were found to effectively map pollution patterns and reveal the most sensitive markers of contamination tracing toxic metals and antimicrobial resistance genes. Process: Bees’ foraging behaviour allows them …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A study conducted by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has revealed that cinnamon and its active components, cinnamaldehyde and procyanidin B2, when administered orally to rats, exhibited an inhibitory effect on early-stage prostate cancer. The research aimed to evaluate the chemo-preventive potential of cinnamon and its …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Indore has been named the best Smart City and Madhya Pradesh as the top State for their outstanding performance in the Smart Cities Mission. The second and third positions among cities were secured by Surat and Agra, while Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh were ranked second, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Law Commission has asked the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) to clarify its stance on nikah halala and muta, contentious forms of marriage, as well as the Islamic law’s stance on the minimum age for marriage. This inquiry arises due to Supreme Court petitions …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration has announced that the land reserved for the landless scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) will be exclusively available to domiciles of the Union Territory. A person will be considered landless if they are a resident of J&K …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Greek President has awarded the Indian Prime Minister with The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour. The Order of Honour, established in 1975, features the head of goddess Athena on its front side, along with the inscription “ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED.” The citation …
Source: IE Context: John Warnock, co-founder of Adobe Systems and a tech industry trailblazer, has passed away at 82. He is renowned for his pivotal role in creating the Portable Document Format (PDF), revolutionizing document sharing. Initially an average student, Warnock’s passion for math was ignited by a high school teacher. He earned degrees …
Source: TH Context: The article discusses the potential of cleantech solutions to drive an inclusive green future in India. It highlights that for effective climate action, it’s crucial to align environmental initiatives with economic development goals. The green economy approach is emphasized as a way to achieve this alignment, by integrating solutions that …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy, Unemployment Source: IE Context: As per LinkedIn’s first ever global ‘Future of Work: State of Work @ AI’ report, Indian professionals are rapidly acquiring AI skills in response to the growing prominence of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace, with the number of AI-skilled individuals increasing 14 times since …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Unemployment Source: IE Context: Despite being the fastest-growing large economy, India faces the challenge of high youth unemployment alongside economic growth. What is unemployment? Unemployment is a situation when a person actively searches for a job and is unable to find work. Unemployment indicates the health of the economy. According to …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Economic Geography Source: TH Context: The Arctic region holds significance for India due to potential impacts on economic security, water security, and sustainability arising from climate change. What is the Northern Sea Route (NSR)? It is the shortest shipping route connecting Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Spanning 5,600 km, …
