Mapping Source: DTE Bihar is getting its second tiger reserve in Kaimur (Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary), expected to be established by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The need for a second reserve arose as the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar’s 1st tiger reserve) reached its capacity to manage tigers. Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Bihar’s largest, …
Sports: Source: Olympics Esports officially debuted as an official event at the Asian Games 2023 (in Hangzhou, China), featuring seven top titles, including League of Legends, and involving teams from over 30 countries. The competition included both PC and mobile games, covering multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and single-player genres. Gold medals were awarded …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: In Munnar, a popular tourist destination in India, balsams (genus Impatiens) are currently in full bloom, providing a delightful visual spectacle. Balsams are sometimes referred to as ‘touch-me-not’ due to their tendency to burst and distribute mature seeds upon touch. Balsams are considered significant indicator species for climate …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Phys org Context: A recent study involving scientists from Kiel University (Germany) has discovered a deep-sea enzyme, PET46, capable of continuously breaking down PET plastic, commonly found in plastic bottles. About PET46: PET46 has unique properties, such as the ability to degrade long-chain and short-chain PET molecules, making …
Source: Economic Times Context: The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023 is an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions. Its focus is on strengthening international cooperation to accelerate the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions. Key Findings: The report …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has successfully raised Rs 1,040.50 crore through a five-year social bond. The social bonds issued by NABARD have received ‘AAA’ ratings from CRISIL and ICRA, and they will be listed on the BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange). …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard Context: The Indian government has announced the extension of export benefits under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) for an additional year, until June 2024. The RoDTEP scheme provides exporters with refunds for taxes, duties, and levies incurred during …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Minister of Health & Family Welfare in India, has launched a significant initiative known as the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in the Pharma-MedTech Sector. This policy aims to transform India’s pharmaceutical and medical technology …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers and food vendors to stop using newspapers for packing, serving, and storing food due to health hazards. Issues with using Newspaper for handling food: About FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Waheeda Rehman will receive the 53rd Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021. The award will be presented at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony. About Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award: It is India’s highest cinema honour and is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Bengaluru faces recurrent flash floods due to erratic rains driven by climate change. Experts suggest applying the “Spong City” Concept by building massive underground tanks in low-lying areas to capture floodwater, a concept successfully implemented in cities like Munich, Beijing, Tokyo, and Pittsburgh. What is the “Sponge …
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GS1/ GS2 Paper Syllabus: Indian Society/ Government Policies and Interventions/ Vulnerable sections Source: DTE, TH Context: The United Nations Population Fund, India, has released the “2023 India Ageing Report,” which projects a significant increase in the elderly population in India Major Findings of the Report: Policy recommendations from the “2023 India Ageing …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: IE Example 1: Anti-Smoking Warnings on OTT platforms Should films and TV series on OTT platforms like Hotstar, Amazon and Netflix have long-duration smoking warnings? The central government had issued new rules on the matter in May (2023), but streaming websites had raised some objections …
