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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has departed to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23, a biennial multilateral tri-service exercise scheduled to take place at Cairo (West) Air Base, Egypt, from August 27 to September 16, 2023. This marks the first time that the IAF is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard Context: The Chinese navy is reportedly testing an advanced coil gun, an electromagnetic weapon that can launch high-speed projectiles with exceptional velocity. Coil guns, also known as magnetic accelerators, have the potential to revolutionize warfare by allowing faster and more devastating attacks on enemy targets. These …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Why disappearance of sea ice cause catastrophic breeding failure of emperor penguins? Emperor penguins’ breeding cycle heavily relies on stable sea ice, where they spend their entire breeding cycle. The sea ice, present from April to December, provides the necessary platform for their breeding and fledging activities (the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the B20 Summit India 2023, highlighting various aspects related to business, sustainability, and global cooperation. The B20 Summit India is a platform for policymakers, business leaders, and experts to discuss policy recommendations for G20. Its theme is “RAISE”. Other Key points: The …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IUCN Context: The Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) has launched a Call for Concept Notes for Phase IV of the Tiger Programme, aiming to further protect big cats and their environments. This phase will expand eligibility to include species beyond tigers. Leopards and both mainland and Sunda …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has identified numerous small jets of material emanating from the Sun’s outer atmosphere, lasting for 20 to 100 seconds and expelling plasma at speeds around 100 km/s. These jets, detected by Solar Orbiter’s Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) instrument, could potentially …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Prime Minister visited the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru and addressed the ISRO team about the success of Chandrayaan-3. Key Highlights from PM speech: The Prime Minister celebrated the achievement of Chandrayaan-3 as a significant scientific milestone that demonstrates India’s prowess in …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census report on minor irrigation (MI) schemes, providing crucial data for effective planning and policy-making in this sector. Key Highlights: The census reveals that there are a total of 23.14 million minor irrigation schemes in India, with …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The SVAMITVA Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been awarded the prestigious National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for its innovative use of emerging technologies to provide citizen-centric services. The award was presented at the 26th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). The scheme employs …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH In Assam’s Udalguri district, efforts are underway to secure a significant elephant habitat and reduce human-elephant conflicts. This initiative involves planting 25,000 saplings of native tree species, including Amla and bel, both crucial for elephants’ diets. The project spans a 100-hectare habitat within the Rowta Reserve Forest, situated …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Hyderabad is embracing a sustainable shift towards cycling, with the introduction of an innovative solar roof cycling track (23 KM long) near the city’s Outer Ring Road (ORR). The track encompasses three lanes and consists of two segments. Distinguished by its 16MW solar panels fixed on the …
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Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE In Canada, a well-constructed fire prevention zone established by a local Indigenous logging company proved crucial in safeguarding a community from a threatening wildfire. Fire prevention zones are designated areas meticulously managed to mitigate the risk of wildfire spread and associated damage. The Indigenous logging company, Ntityix Development, …
GS paper 3 Syllabus: Science and Technology: Space Source: HT, IE Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the Aditya-L1 solar mission on September 2, 2023. More about the news: The spacecraft will be launched from the Sriharikota spaceport on the PSLV rocket. Aim: Aditya-L1 aims to study the Sun from …
GS2 Paper Syllabus: Government policies and intervention Source: PIB Context: The government is celebrating 9 years of completion of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in revolutionizing financial inclusion in India. What is financial inclusion? It is ensuring access to financial services and credit for vulnerable groups at an affordable cost. In India, it’s …
GS1/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Geography/ Disaster Management Source: IE Context: Reckless urbanization near riverbeds is a key factor in recent floods in Punjab. Experts from the National Institute of Hydrology emphasize the need for floodplain zoning plans as a long-term solution to mitigate flood losses. What is Flood Plain Zoning? Floodplain zoning is a …
