Source: First Post Context: The Kerala Police have urged people not to visit landslide-hit Wayanad for sightseeing, warning against “dark tourism” amid ongoing rescue efforts. What is Dark tourism? It is also known as grief tourism, which involves visiting places associated with death, tragedy, or suffering. Examples include: Auschwitz: A Nazi concentration camp in …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 1 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: The Better India Context: The Sot River, a crucial water source in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, dried up due to decades of neglect and encroachment. In 2022, IAS officer Manish Bansal took charge and initiated a comprehensive river rejuvenation project. The district administration conducted surveys, cleared illegal encroachments, and desilted the riverbed with the help …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: The NCERT has proposed 10 ‘bagless days’ for students of Classes 6 to 8 to provide them with exposure to the world outside the classroom. Teachers are encouraged to plan activities with local vocational experts such as carpenters, gardeners, potters, and artists. These guidelines align with the National Education Policy 2020 and …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: Paris 2024 aims to be the greenest Olympics, cutting emissions to 1.75 million tonnes, down from the usual 3.5 million tonnes. This eco-friendly approach includes using existing buildings for 95% of events, generating power from geothermal and solar sources, and promoting sustainable food and transportation. Despite challenges like managing carbon emissions from …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: Nanded (Maharastra) ZP CEO Minal Karanwal has launched several innovative features These initiatives promote ethical values such as altruism, community support, fairness, empowerment, gender equality, leadership, responsibility, inclusivity, and equity.
Syllabus: Applications of Ethics Source: UNESCO Context: With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, history will be made as an equal number of men and women compete, marking the largest gender-equal sporting event. As per recently released, UNESCO’s Sport and Gender Equality Game Plan Key Observations: Sexual Abuse: 21% of women athletes and …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Example 1: Operation Nanhe Farishtey Source: PIB Context: Over the past seven years (2018-May 2024), the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued 84,119 children through ‘Operation Nanhe Farishtey.’ This initiative aims to protect vulnerable children at railway stations and on trains. Ethical Values from Operation Nanhe Farishtey: Compassion: Prioritizing the welfare and protection of …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: Th Context: The article discusses the potential of 15-minute neighbourhoods to address Bengaluru’s urban challenges, such as congestion, water crises, and erratic weather. What are 15-minute neighborhoods? The 15-minute neighbourhood concept is an urban planning approach where all essential services and amenities—such as groceries, schools, healthcare, and recreational facilities—are accessible within a 15-minute …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: Barcelona residents are protesting against mass tourism by firing water pistols at tourists and asking them to “go home.” The city’s tourism surged from 9.7 million in 2022 to 26 million in 2023, causing issues like rising living costs and a housing crisis. Measures like banning short-term rentals and increasing tourist taxes …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 8 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: Th Context: Thazhakara, a gram panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala, has created and published a People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR), involving local communities. What is the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)? The PBR serves as a comprehensive record of biodiversity, including habitats, domesticated animals, micro-organisms, and local biological knowledge, as …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: Franz Kafka remains relevant 100 years after his death, with his works illuminating the absurdities of modern bureaucracy and disillusioned political systems. Who was Franz Kafka? He was a German-language novelist and writer from Prague. He is widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. Franz Kafka worked …
