Mapping Source: TH On October 14, Australians will vote in a referendum regarding the establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, aiming to give Indigenous people a say in government policies that affect their lives. The referendum seeks to enshrine this mechanism in the Constitution, but there are concerns about how the Voice’s powers …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Primatologists have proposed a solution to address the division caused by a 1.65-km long railway track within the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in eastern Assam, dedicated to the western hoolock gibbon. The sanctuary, home to about 125 hoolock gibbons, is facing habitat fragmentation due to the track’s …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: African environment ministers have come to an agreement to establish national and regional strategies aimed at minimizing the environmental impacts associated with the extraction and processing of critical mineral resources. This decision stems from the 19th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) held in Addis Ababa, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: UNDP Context: The UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) has created an open-source software named the National Carbon Registry for effectively managing national data and processes related to trading carbon credits. This software has received accreditation as a digital public good (DPG), utilizing open-source code that countries can adapt to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission’s Pragyan rover has confirmed the existence of sulphur on the moon’s surface near the south pole. This discovery was enabled by the Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instrument onboard the rover, marking the first in-situ measurements of the lunar surface’s elemental composition in this region. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: ISRO’s Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad has developed a device called ‘Nabhmitra’, which has been successfully tested. This device is aimed at enhancing the safety of fishermen. It operates through satellite-based communication and enables two-way messaging between boats at sea and authorities on land. The system can …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Chokuwa rice, also known as Magic rice, is a distinctive part of Assam’s culinary heritage and has recently been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its uniqueness. About Chokuwa rice: This rice was a staple for the troops of the Ahom dynasty in Assam and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BS Context: The term “Global South” originated in 1969 during the Vietnam War to critique the unequal global order created by the dominance of the Northern hemisphere over the Southern hemisphere. What is the Meaning of “Global South” with example? The term “Global South” refers to countries and regions …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Chandrayaan-3 mission, part of India’s lunar exploration efforts, successfully landed the Vikram lander on the near side of the Moon, making it one of the closest approaches to the Moon’s South Pole. Difference between the Near and Far side of the Moon:
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: TH Context: Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s eye donation inspired a significant increase in eye pledges and donations in Karnataka. Following Puneeth Rajkumar’s donation, the Dr. Rajkumar Eye Bank at Narayana Nethralaya received over 1,27,924 eye pledges and collected 3,989 eyes in the past two years, marking a …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Use of e-technology in Agriculture Source: Fortune India Context: During India’s G20 presidency, member countries are focusing on transforming their agriculture ecosystems into sustainable and resilient systems. This involves developing an integrated digital agriculture ecosystem with standards and protocols for data interoperability. What is Digital Agriculture? Digital Agriculture refers to …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Sports Governance Source: TH Context: The United World Wrestling (UWW) has provisionally suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) due to the delay in conducting its elections. The suspension comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities, and administrative lapses brought forth by prominent wrestlers against …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Election Commission of India Source: TH Context: Recently, the government introduced a Bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister nominated by the Prime Minister in the committee of selection for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners in India. …
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