Mapping Source: IE Context: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal- Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) Link Project, integrating the PKC river link and ERCP under the national interlinking of rivers program. About Modified PKC-ERCP: It was approved in 2022 and …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: US EPA Acid rain, or acid deposition, encompasses precipitation with acidic components, like sulfuric or nitric acid, falling to the ground from the atmosphere.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have abruptly withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), citing it as a “sovereign decision.” The military regimes in these Sahel nations, grappling with jihadist violence and economic challenges, have strained relations with ECOWAS since recent coups. Facing suspensions …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court and launched multiple technology initiatives. Initiatives Include: Other initiatives: National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG): Online database for orders, judgments, and cases created under the e-Courts Project. National Service and Tracking of Electronic …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The President approved 132 Padma awards, including five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awards. The list features 30 women, nine from the category of “Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI,” and nine posthumous awardees.
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Soured: IE Context: The article delves into the intricate connection between religion, ethics, and truth, emphasizing their significance in understanding the human experience. Meaning of the terms: The Connection between religion, ethics, and truth: Religion often provides a framework for ethical guidelines. The ethical principles …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Governance/ Local Self-Government Source: FE Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report highlights financial challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), with 95% of their revenues coming from grants, limiting their spending capacity. About PRI: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) institutionalized Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) with a …
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