Mapping Source: PIB Context: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recently completed the strategic Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh. About the Road: The Nimmu–Padum–Darcha road (NPDR) (298km), also known as the Zanskar Highway, is under construction, linking Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh via Zanskar valley. It connects Nimmu in the Indus Valley to Padum in Zanskar …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Karnataka government, facing severe drought conditions, has taken an unprecedented step by approaching the Supreme Court against the Union government for the delayed release of drought relief funds from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). The state, grappling with extensive crop loss and water scarcity, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: New rules for elephant transfers, called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, have been introduced by the Centre, liberalizing conditions for elephant transfers. What are Captive Elephants? Captive elephants are elephants that are owned and kept by humans, often for various purposes such as …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Astronomers using the MeerKAT radio telescope, initially aiming to detect hydrogen gas in a specific galaxy, made a surprising discovery by identifying 49 previously unknown galaxies. The MeerKAT telescope, a precursor to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), showcased its potential in this discovery.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Scientists from the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, have discovered a 50,000-year-old giant magneto fossil in the Bay of Bengal, making it one of the youngest magneto fossils found to date. Magneto fossils are fossilized remains of magnetic particles created by magnetotactic bacteria, which align themselves along …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on the ‘Usage of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications’ following a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The recommendations aim to streamline the regulatory framework for M2M embedded SIM (eSIM) in India, especially for applications …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) was recently inaugurated by Agriculture ministry as a technological solution aimed at revolutionizing agricultural practices. It leverages state-of-the-art technologies such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to collect and process extensive data on various …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A 900-year-old Kannada inscription from the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty was discovered in a neglected state at Gangapuram, Mahabubnagar district. Archaeologists found it near Chowdamma temple during a heritage preservation campaign. The inscription, dated June 8, 1134 CE, records toll tax remission for a temple lamp. About …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Th Context: India has applied to the International Seabed Authority (ISBA) for rights to explore the Afanasy Nikitin Seamount (AN Seamount), a cobalt-rich region in the Indian Ocean. This move, motivated partly by Chinese activity in the area, aims to secure strategic resources. The AN Seamount, located about 3,000 …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Management of Social Sector, Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger Context: Expanding Universal Health Coverage is a complex endeavour, but leveraging data and digital technology can streamline the process. What is UHC? Universal Health Coverage (UHC) refers to a healthcare system where all individuals and communities have …
