Mapping Source: DH Context: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given the state government a six-month deadline to address issues causing the delay in notifying the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) status for Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary in Shivamogga, Karnataka. The delay in determining ESZ has resulted in increased land use changes and encroachment. Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary is …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: livemint Context: China is facing an unusual surge in pneumonia cases, particularly among children, raising global concerns. The surge is attributed to factors like the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the circulation of known pathogens like influenza, mycoplasma pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2. About Pneumonia: …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) has commenced in Mumbai, organized by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. Tunas and other large pelagic species, such as billfishes, sharks, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas: Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are transforming the digital world by operating without central control, governed by smart contracts and consensus.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Live Mint Context: In the rescue operations for the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, rat miners played a crucial role in completing the drilling process. Rat-hole mining, a method of manual drilling common in Meghalaya, involves skilled workers digging narrow pits just wide enough for one person. The term …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Internal Security: Insurgencies Context: The UNLF (United National Liberation Front) is the oldest valley-based, Meitei insurgent group in Manipur signed a peace agreement with the central government About UNLF: It was formed on November 24, 1964, with the goal of secession from India. Led by Arembam Samarendra Singh initially, …
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