Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A Foucault pendulum has been installed inside the new Parliament which is designed by the National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata. Invented by French physicist Léon Foucault in the mid-19th Century, the pendulum provided the first laboratory demonstration in history to show that the Earth spins on …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: The Delhi HC constituted a five-member ‘National Rare Diseases Committee’ to implement the National Rare Disease Policy-2021 efficiently and to “ensure that the benefits of the policy reach the ultimate patients of rare disease”. Rare Diseases A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Reuters Context: Carbon Capture Coalition have challenged a United Nations (UN) document that questions the effectiveness of carbon removal technologies in combatting global warming. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recognizes the need to remove billions of tonnes of carbon annually to limit global warming to 1.5 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The second Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting concluded with successful negotiations under the Supply Chains (Pillar II) and good progress in the other pillars. About IPEF:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Standard Context: Twitter has decided to leave the EU’s disinformation code, a voluntary pact that groups together the major social platforms. A new law the Digital Services Act (DSA) is set to take effect – which establishes requirements for monitoring and flagging disinformation, which would make the now voluntary …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ET Context: China Select Committee of the US House recommends making India part of NATO Plus. Benefits for India: Bringing India on board would facilitate seamless intelligence sharing between these countries and India would access the latest military technology without much of a time lag. Benefits for the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: India has suffered the highest number of casualties among its peacekeepers in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations over the past 75 years. Also, three Indian U.N. peacekeepers were honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal About UN Peacekeeping Forces:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A group of alumni from the National Institute of Design has repurposed Telangana’s woollen gongadi shawls into all-weather shoes for farmers. About Gongadi Shawls:
Source: TH Odisha has launched the ‘Odisha for Artificial Intelligence’ and ‘Artificial Intelligence for Youth’ initiatives, to enhance digital literacy and familiarize the masses with cutting-edge AI technology. The initiative also seeks to create an ecosystem that encourages research, innovation, and application across various sectors. The ‘Odisha for AI’ initiative offers a free …
Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: TH A group of environmentalists and nature conservationists have come together to establish a nature education centre on a two-acre land at Kottemcherry Hills in Kasaragod district. It aims to create awareness and educate students about the importance of nature and the environment. The trust, an extension of …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Food Security; Technology Missions Source: ET Context: According to a UN report, India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren. Food Fortification: Meaning: It is defined as the practice of adding vitamins and minerals to commonly consumed foods during processing …
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GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: Hunger/Food security Source: DTE Context: According to a new UN report – Hunger Hotspots – FAO-WFP early warnings on acute food insecurity – India’s neighbours (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar) are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Highlights of the report: Many hotspots [Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography: Ocean Current Source: TH Context: The deep ocean currents (called ‘Overturning Circulations’) in Antarctica, which play a crucial role in redistributing heat, carbon, and nutrients around the globe, are slowing down earlier than predicted (as per the new research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change) Finding: Overturning circulation …
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