Mapping Source: TH Context: The Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley, which was once a battlefield during the Kargil War, has now opened up for tourists. This transformation is attributed to the 43-month-long ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the enthusiasm of the local population, and efforts by both the administration and businesses to capitalize on the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” is scheduled to take place from September 25th to October 8th, 2023. This annual exercise is a collaborative effort between the Indian Army and the United States Army. The theme of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS-23” centres on the ‘Employment of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: The Week Context: The greater one-horned rhino population in India and Nepal is growing, as highlighted in the State of the Rhino Report, 2023, by the International Rhino Foundation (IRF). While poaching and habitat loss remain significant threats to rhinos globally, climate change is also impacting their survival. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Madhya Pradesh, known as the “tiger state” of India due to its substantial tiger population, has officially designated a new protected area for these magnificent creatures called the ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.’ This newly established reserve becomes the seventh tiger reserve in the state. Madhya Pradesh has …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: A NASA space capsule carrying the largest sample ever collected from an asteroid landed on Utah’s Test and Training Range. The capsule was released from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which had been in space for seven years and collected the sample from the asteroid Bennu. Scientists will use this sample …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Galactic tides, similar to the tides in Earth’s oceans but on a much larger scale, are caused by gravitational forces within galaxies, resulting from interactions between celestial objects like stars and gas clouds. These tidal forces play a significant role in shaping the evolution of galaxies. They …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: India and the United Nations have jointly launched the “India-UN Capacity Building Initiative,” which aims to share India’s development experiences, best practices, and expertise with partner countries in the Global South through capacity-building and training programs. This initiative builds upon India’s extensive cooperation in development and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: India has achieved a significant sanitation milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with 75% of villages in the country now declaring themselves ODF Plus. As of now, over 4.43 lakh villages have achieved ODF Plus status, a significant step toward the SBM-G Phase II goals …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a pivotal role in transforming the Ganesh Chaturthi festival into a grand community event in India. Before 1893, Ganesh Chaturthi was a one-day private observance. However, Tilak, a prominent nationalist and leader, saw an opportunity to unite and mobilize society against British colonial rule …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH What is Geospatial intelligence? It is the collection and integration of data from various technologies like satellites, sensors, and aerial images to create real-time maps and simulations. It aids in identifying and managing threats, supporting emergency response, environmental monitoring, logistics, and more. Geospatial technology uses …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Patent Rights Source: IPIndia Context: The government has released Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 rule, under the Patents Act of 1970. What is Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)? What are Patents? Patents are government-issued exclusive rights that grant inventors or assignees the sole authority to utilize, …
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