Source: DTE A new report reveals that the Congo, the world’s second-largest rainforest, lost half a million hectares of forest in 2022. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accounts for 60% of the rainforest and experiences persistent high rates of primary forest loss. Reason: The DRC has one of the highest population growth rates …
Mapping Source: HBL India and Russia are working towards establishing the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime route, which is expected to reduce transport time from 32 days to 12 days and costs by around 30%. The route passes through the Sea of Japan, the South China Sea, and Malacca Strait.
Source: TH Context: The article talks about how more complex organisms called eukaryotes evolved from simpler organisms called prokaryotes. The Evolution: Long ago, there were simple organisms called prokaryotes. They were single-celled and didn’t have a nucleus. But over time, some of these organisms evolved to have mitochondria and DNA packaged into a …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched the NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal. Developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) through C-DAC in coordination with Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). Aim: To streamline the regulatory approval process for veterinary …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Power in India has established a Centre of Excellence called UTPRERAK (Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra) to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient technologies in the Indian industry. Objective: UTPRERAK will serve as a reference institution and showcase energy-efficient technologies in various industry sectors. It will also provide training …
Source: The Print Context: Global norms aimed at combating greenwashing are being introduced, pressuring companies to disclose their business’s impact on climate change. What is Greenwashing? Greenwashing refers to the deceptive practice of portraying a company, product, or initiative as environmentally friendly or sustainable when it actually lacks substantial environmental benefits or may …
Source: PIB Context: India now has the second-largest road network in the world, after the US. More about Road Network in India: Increase in Road Network: In 2013-14, the total length of National Highways was 91,287 km, which has increased to 1,45,240 km in 2022-23. India has a total length of 4,219 km …
Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush has launched the new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) called ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog’. About the guidelines: The guidelines empower ports to directly undertake CSR Ports with a turnover less than ₹100 crores should spend 3-5%, those with a turnover …
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Source: TH Context: The Office of Registrar General of India (RGI) has been granted permission by the Centre to perform Aadhaar authentication during the registration of births and deaths in the country. Aadhaar is not mandatory for such registration. The Registrar General of India’s office can voluntarily authenticate the Aadhaar numbers collected during the …
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Source: IE Context: Kharchi Puja is a fascinating festival celebrated in the Northeastern state of Tripura in India. Also known as the ‘Festival of 14 Gods,‘ it takes place on the eighth day of the new moon in July or August each year. The festival revolves around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Seven products from Uttar Pradesh get a Geographical Indication tag. About GI tag: A GI is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to …
Source: PIB Helen Keller Day is celebrated on June 27 each year to honour the birth of Helen Keller (American author, disability rights advocate, political activist and lecturer). Despite being deaf and blind, Helen Keller overcame her challenges and achieved great things in her life. She became a successful writer, founded an organization for …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Organic intellectuals are individuals who come from a particular social class and have a deep understanding of the economic structure and issues faced by that class. They remain connected to their class and work to raise awareness about the social and political roles of their class members. The concept …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics Source: IE, TH Example 1: RWA in Bengaluru bars maids and servants from using of common area The notice issued by the housing society in Bengaluru, barring maids from using common areas, raises several significant issues: The housing society said that “It is difficult to see them …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora – their Structure, Mandate Source: IE Context: In his address to the US Congress, the Indian PM talked about the relevance of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and the need to reform them. The emergence of MDBs: At the end of WWII, delegates from …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies, Government Policies & Interventions Source: TH Context: The Law Commission Chairman, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, argues that retaining the sedition law is necessary to safeguard the unity and integrity of India, citing the current situation in various regions. Recently, the 279th …
