Mapping Source: TH Recently, an Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an Indian Air Force C-130 transport aircraft visited Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI), enhancing the strategic reach and military interoperability between India and Australia. India and Australia signed a Mutual Logistics Support agreement in 2020, and the two Navies signed the ‘Joint …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Weather Context: A recent study suggests that Madhya Pradesh’s famous Dhala impact crater was created by an extraordinarily rare and ancient meteorite known as Ureilite. About the meteorite: Meteorites are extra-terrestrial rocks or metallic objects that survive their journey through Earth’s atmosphere and land on the planet’s surface. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Land-use changes in Maharashtra’s Sahyadri plateau, specifically the rapid shift from traditional local grain cultivation to monoculture plantations of mango and cashew, are impacting various elusive amphibians, insects, and reptiles that live under loose rocks. The study was supported by the United Kingdom-based On the Edge Conservation, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: CNBC Context: Urea Gold is a new variety of urea coated with sulphur, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan’s Sikar. Aim: It is designed to address sulphur deficiencies in the soil, benefiting farmers by enhancing agricultural productivity. Urea Gold is said to be better than conventional …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: UDAN, aimed at improving air connectivity for smaller cities, is facing turbulence as 225 out of 479 RCS routes have ceased operations. Issues with the UDAN Scheme:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: On the occasion of Ashura, PM Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain. He praised his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity. Who was Hazrat Imam Hussain (626 to 680 AD)? He was a grandson of the Islamic prophet …
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: IE Story of Prometheus: He was one of the Titans in Greek mythology that stole fire from the Olympian Gods and gave it to humanity, thus equipping mortals with the means to spread civilization – as well as destroy it. For his transgression, he was punished by Zeus, the king …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment and Conservation Source: PIB Context: On the occasion of Global Tiger Day (July 29), a detailed report on the All-India Tiger Estimation 2022 was released. Highlights of the report: According to the Wildlife Institute of India’s (WII) 5th quadrennial tiger census, India’s tiger population increased to 3,682 in 2022. …
