Mapping Source: IE The Battle of Haifa (1918), fought during WWI as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign, was historically overlooked until research by Brig. M S Jodha shed light on the contributions of Indian soldiers. The Battle of Haifa had significant long-term effects, leading to the partition of the Ottoman Empire and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The first-ever drone exhibition and display, “Bharat Drone Shakti 2023,” was inaugurated by India’s Defence Minister, at the Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. This event, jointly organized by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Drone Federation of India (DFI), showcases over 75 drone …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is planning to conduct a comprehensive census of the endangered Nilgiri tahr, along with Kerala. There are believed to be a little over 3,100 Nilgiri tahrs in the Western Ghats region. For the first time, drones may be used in the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, is set to conduct a study on the biodiversity of the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in Delhi and formulate a management plan for the sanctuary. The study aims to assess the potential socio-economic impacts on nearby villages by preserving …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Kole wetlands in Kerala, an internationally important Ramsar site known for its high biodiversity, are facing a new threat from an invasive alien plant species called Cabomba furcuta, also known as Pink Bloom. This species, originating from Central and South America, has been introduced to Kerala …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: In parts of Maharashtra, certain plant species known as “ephemerals” wait for the monsoon season to bloom. These ephemerals include both annual and perennial plants. Annual ephemerals form new individuals each year, briefly appearing for a short period, producing seeds, and remaining dormant until the next year. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has introduced India’s first green hydrogen-powered bus, which emits only water vapour as its by-product. Green hydrogen is an environmentally friendly option as it only emits water vapour when burned and has three times the energy density of other fuels. It requires 50 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that Indian standards on biofuels will significantly support the objectives of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). BIS has developed nine Indian standards on biofuels, including specifications for anhydrous ethanol, biodiesel, biogas, biodiesel-diesel fuel blends, hydrous ethanol, E85 fuel, …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), NGOs and associations registered to receive foreign contributions must now annually declare details of movable and immovable assets created using those contributions. About the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act: FCRA was enacted during the Emergency in 1976amid apprehensions that foreign powers …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has introduced a Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan to simplify the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants across India. So far, over 1,163 biogas plants and 426 CBG plants have been successfully registered …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court of India has informed petitioners involved in the Manipur ethnic violence case that it cannot oversee the administration of the state and encouraged petitioners to place their trust in the Justice Gita Mittal Committee to address the issues raised in the case. These …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HBL Context: The 5th World Coffee Conference (WCC) was held in Bengaluru, and organized by the International Coffee Organization (ICO), a UN body focused on highlighting the economic importance of coffee. It is being held for the first time in an Asian coffee-producing country. One of the key topics …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: Outlook The Government of Tamil Nadu appointed 15 ‘odhuvars’ to government-controlled Hindu temples, including five women odhuvars, a “milestone in the journey for equality.” Who are Odhuvars? Odhuvars sing devotional hymns in Tamil Nadu’s Hindu temples but are not priests. They are in the service of Lord Shiva by …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy Source: IE Context: Accurate GDP measurement is crucial for India’s economic goals. Currently, India’s GDP base year is outdated (2011-12), which may not capture recent economic activities and investments. What is GDP? Gross domestic product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Education: NEP 2020 Source: TH Context: This is an extension of the article on 25th September (Parliamentary panel on MEME system in NEP 2020) Other Key Findings of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education: Recommendations by the Committee:
