Mapping Source: DTE India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to address climate-related loss and damage in the Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared between the two countries. This consensus calls for a joint stakeholder initiative to raise awareness of the Sundarbans’ climate challenges on the global stage. Despite contributing minimally to carbon …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The state government of Gujarat in India has imposed a ban on the plantation of Conocarpus trees in both forest and non-forest areas due to their adverse impacts on the environment and human health. The decision to ban Conocarpus comes after research reports highlighted its adverse effects, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: Lithium-ion battery fires, although relatively rare, can be intense and long-lasting. They are mainly caused by a phenomenon called “thermal runaway,” triggered by factors like internal failures (such as short circuits) or external damage. This can lead to a battery catching fire or even exploding. Using water …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Recently, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tamil Nadu, India, successfully received and handled Green Ammonia Containers from Egypt. Green ammonia is ammonia that is produced using renewable energy and hydrogen from water electrolysis. This makes green ammonia production virtually carbon dioxide-free.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard Context: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has requested the government to increase the guaranteed pension amount under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) due to concerns that the current amount may not be attractive enough for potential subscribers
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Today Context: The Supreme Court of India has directed the central and state governments to ensure the effective implementation of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017, also known as the HIV Act. The court also instructed all courts, tribunals, and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Science Daily Context: Researchers at MIT have made significant progress in developing a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with much greater accuracy than previously achieved. They used a relatively new type of superconducting qubit called fluxonium, which has a longer lifespan than traditional superconducting …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: HT Context: The Jharkhand Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister, urging the recognition of the ‘Sarna’ religious code for tribal communities in the state. The request for the Sarna code as a separate religious code in the next Census has been a long-standing demand of tribal groups, and …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: BBC Grazing goats are being used as a wildfire prevention strategy in California, particularly in areas prone to wildfires. Goat herders lease goats to city agencies and private clients to clear brush and dry vegetation that can fuel fires. Goats are well-suited for this task because of their ability to …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Iyal Vaagai farmer’s market in Coimbatore is an initiative promoting sustainability and organic farming. It provides a platform for farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers (farm-to-table market), avoiding middlemen, and offers a wide range of organic products. Founded by Alageswari S as a 10-year-old environmental movement, the …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Ethical lessons from the life of great personalities Source: TH Life lessons and ethical values that can be gleaned from the life of M S Swaminathan: These life lessons and ethical values from M.S. Swaminathan’s life can inspire individuals to make positive contributions to society and uphold ethical principles …
GS3/GS1 Paper Syllabus: Agriculture/ Post Independence Source: HT Context: The Green Revolution, led by Norman Borlaug (Father of Green Revolution in the World) and M S Swaminathan, introduced high-yield variety seeds in the 1960s, boosting food grain production, especially wheat and rice. Borlaug won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970 for this. Need …
GS1/GS3 Paper Syllabus: Post-Independent India, Agriculture Source: IE, TH, DTE Context: Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (MS Swaminathan) (1925 to 2023) who passed away recently, played a crucial role in heralding the Green Revolution that helped India combat food insecurity Timeline of Dr M S Swaminathan’s life: Key contributions of M S Swaminathan: …
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