Mapping Source: TH The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued an interim order directing the government to establish a mechanism for registering marriages of same-sex couples. Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Nepal is landlocked by China’s Tibet Autonomous Region to …
Source: DTE Context: During the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, $1.4 billion was approved for disbursement to address climate, biodiversity, and pollution issues. Other decisions: Of the total 4 billion, $653 million has been allocated specifically for biodiversity, aiming to support countries in updating their National Biodiversity Strategies …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs has unveiled the first-ever report on “Critical Minerals for India.” What are Critical Minerals? Critical minerals are a group of minerals that are essential for various industrial sectors and have strategic importance for a country’s economy and security. These minerals are characterized …
Source: Moneycontrol Context: India has been ranked 40th on the latest world competitiveness ranking released by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). Although India has slipped three spots from the previous year, it has improved from its 43rd rank in 2019-2021. The highlight of the Report: There is progress in government efficiency …
Facts for PCrelims (FFP) Source: UNODC Context: The UNODC World Drug Report 2023 (a yearly report) highlights the expanding illicit drug markets and the challenges they pose to health services and law enforcement. Key findings: Over 296 million people worldwide used drugs in 2021, a 23% increase over the past decade. The increasing dominance …
Source: TOI Context: The article discusses how socialist tendencies can have unintended consequences, concentrating wealth rather than spreading it and favouring inheritors over entrepreneurs. What is Socialism? Socialism is an economic and political ideology that advocates for the collective ownership and control of resources, means of production, and wealth distribution. It aims to …
Meira Paibis Source: IE The Meira Paibis, also known as Imas or Mothers of Manipur, are Meitei women who represent a powerful moral force in Manipur. They come from all sections of society in the Imphal Valley and are widely respected. The Meira Paibis are known for their activism and have led various social …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of ethics Source: TH, TH Example 1: V.K. Pandian, an influential bureaucrat and the private secretary to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has become a target of criticism from the opposition and certain factions within the BJD party. The complaint raised concerns about his use of state transportation, …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: TP Context: Following the Union Budget 2023-24 announcement, the MoEFCC notified the draft ‘Green Credit Programme (GCP)’ implementation rules 2023. About the Green Credit Programme (GCP): Under this, individuals, industries, FPOs, ULBs, gram panchayats and private sectors, etc., will be able to earn “green …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: A study quoted by the World Resources Institute’s Global Forest Watch reveals that tropical areas experienced a significant decline in forest cover in 2022. Key findings: The loss amounted to 4.1 million hectares, equivalent to an area the size of 11 football fields disappearing …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory Bodies/Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services Relating to Education Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the PM of India, approved the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill 2023, to give the nation’s scientific research a strategic direction. Highlights of the Bill: It will establish …
GS Paper 1/3 Syllabus: Geomorphology/Climate/ Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation Source: DTE Context: According to a new study, a rise in temperature due to climate change could cause a shift in snowfall to rainfall in mountain regions across the Northern Hemisphere. Findings of the study: The mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are likely …
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