Mapping Source: PIB Context: The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairsis is on a visit to the Republic of Congo to represent India at the Second Summit of three basins for Biodiversity Ecosystem and Tropical Forests, taking place in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. Three basins are Congo basin: Spans …
Mapping Source: PIB Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the inclusion of the Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project of Uttarakhand under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP). The project involves dam construction (on Gola River, a tributary of Ram Ganga River in the Nainital district), irrigation, hydropower generation …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Indian government has introduced a Star Labelling Programme for solar panels to enhance consumer awareness and promote the use of high-quality and energy-efficient solar photovoltaic modules. The Star Labelling Programme for solar panels is designed to help consumers make informed choices when purchasing and installing solar panels. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Frontline Context: China is constructing the world’s largest “ghost particle” detector, a massive underwater telescope in the South China Sea, designed to detect neutrinos, which are often referred to as “ghost particles.” The telescope, named “Trident,” is expected to span 7.5 cubic kilometers and be 10,000 times more sensitive …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The growing use of mobile phones have highlighted the importance of SIM cards, or Subscriber Identification Module cards, which are essential components for connecting mobile phones to cellular networks following the GSM standard. The SIM card contains information, such as the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The practice of ‘visa shopping’ has been gaining popularity in several Indian states. “Visa shopping” is a practice where individuals obtain visas for countries, they may not visit during the visa’s validity period. Reasons for Visa Shopping: The objective is to use these visas as …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has responded to Canada’s claims regarding India’s call for diplomatic parity, urging that its actions are in accordance with Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and do not violate international norms. About Vienna Convention: The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Deccan Herald Context: The Supreme Court of India has expressed distress over deaths occurring during sewer cleaning due to the practice of manual scavenging and issued a directive to government authorities. Over the past five years, 347 people have lost their lives while cleaning sewers and septic tanks in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Financial Times Context: China has implemented export restrictions on certain graphite products, citing national security concerns, as part of its broader efforts to control critical mineral exports. China is the world’s largest producer of natural graphite, accounting for two-thirds of global supply. While Mozambique, Madagascar, and Brazil are …
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GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Environment/Geography/ Disaster Management Source: TH Context: The Dam Safety Act in India, passed in late 2021, aims to address issues related to the safety of dams, given that many of them are old and pose safety risks. However, a recent disaster in Sikkim highlights gaps in implementation. Also read an …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography Source: IE Context: Mumbai has been grappling with air quality issues, marked by prolonged periods of “moderate” or “poor” ratings on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Mumbai’s Air Pollution: Air quality in Mumbai deteriorated significantly, with 66 out of 92 days between November 2022 and January 2023 categorized …
