Category: 27 June 2023

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Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24 Scheme

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Govt budgeting (capital expenditure)   Source: PIB  Context: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has approved capital investment proposals of Rs. 56,415 crore in 16 States in the current financial year.    Approval has been given under: The scheme entitled ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’.    What …

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EHAGL region

Mapping Source: DTE According to a UN report, over 11 million people have been displaced in East Africa and the Great Lakes region (EHAGL) in 2023. Causes: The displacement is primarily caused by climate shocks such as floods and droughts, as well as conflicts and violence. Countries like Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan …

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Taiwan Strait

Mapping Source: TOI  Context: The Taiwan Strait holds significant importance for India, and India is well-positioned to lead a collaborative effort among Indo-Pacific states to ensure peace in this crucial sea route. The status of Taiwan remains the primary point of contention for China, which blames the US for hindering its goal of reunifying Taiwan …

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Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

Mapping Source: NIE The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has recorded a higher prey density and the sighting of a tiger during a recent survey. The Sanctuary is located near the reservoir of Hirakud Dam, built on the Mahanadi River, in the Sambalpur district.

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Greedflation

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The article explores the concept of “greedflation” and discusses whether India is experiencing it.   What is Greedflation? It refers to a situation where corporate greed fuels inflation. Instead of the traditional wage-price spiral, it is the profit-price spiral that drives inflation. In developed countries like Europe and …

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Tectonic Deformation

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE   Context: A recent study conducted by researchers in Haryana, India, has identified an expanding area of active tectonic deformation in the northern plains of Haryana, south of the Himalayas.   What is tectonic deformation? Tectonic deformation refers to the changes in the Earth’s crust caused by the movement …

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Rani Durgavati

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi will attend the six-day “Veerangana Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra” (to honour 16th-century Gondwana kingdom queen Rani Durgavati) in Madhya Pradesh   About Rani Durgavati:

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Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp

Content for Mains Enrichment Source: PIB The Government of Odisha and the Quality Council of India, in collaboration with industry associations, have launched the Odisha Gunvatta Sankalp (Odisha Quality Mission) in Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to promote and prioritize quality across various sectors in Odisha, creating an ecosystem of quality for a progressive and empowered …

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What are flash floods?

GS Paper 1/3  Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena/ Disaster Management   Source: IE  Context: The Chandigarh-Manali highway was blocked following flash floods and landslides in parts of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.   What are flash floods? Excessive or continuous rainfall over a period of days or during particular seasons, can lead to stagnation of water and …

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John Goodenough: Co-creator of the lithium-ion battery

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Science and Technology   Source: TH  Context: John Goodenough, the Nobel Prize-winning co-creator of the lithium-ion battery, passed away at the age of 100.   Goodenough, Whittingham and Yoshino received Nobel Prize in 2019 for Chemistry. Each had unique breakthroughs that laid the foundation for developing a commercial rechargeable battery.   …

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