Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: BBC Context: Experts warn that the development of Great Nicobar into a shipping hub and tourist destination could lead to the extinction of the indigenous Shompen tribe. The $9 billion development plan could introduce 650,000 people to the island, increasing the risk of contact and diseases that could devastate …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Delhi High Court upheld alterations to Adoption Rules under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, clarifying that the right to adopt children is not a fundamental right. The ruling came in response to a case concerning regulations barring parents with two …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE, WHO Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) virtually, in line with one of the priority areas agreed upon during India’s G20 presidency in 2023. The initiative aims to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and digital health products among countries. GIDH …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DD News Context: India has contributed $1 million to the Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Fund, which is part of the India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) initiative. This contribution reflects India’s commitment to promoting cooperation and development among nations of the Global South. The IBSA Fund, established in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Bombay High Court delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (IT Rules) that permit a “Fact Check Unit” (FCU) of the Union Government to identify “fake or false or misleading” …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court utilized its authority under Article 142 of the Constitution to nullify the outcome of the January 30 Chandigarh mayoral election due to deliberate invalidation of eight ballots by the presiding officer. It emphasized the need to uphold the sanctity of electoral democracy and cited …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: Six universities in Uttar Pradesh have each been awarded ₹100 crore in funding under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, aimed at developing these institutions as multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERUs). The funding aims to upgrade laboratories, modernize classrooms, foster innovation hubs, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: The Supreme Court of India has temporarily suspended the implementation of the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 2023, which activists and experts claimed diluted environmental protections for forests. The court’s interim order mandates that the identification of forests should adhere to the “dictionary definition” of forests, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Assam Chief Minister announced the initiation of a survey of land within char (riverine) areas under Mission Basundhara 4.0, aimed at settling land in these regions. Mission Basundhara is a program in Assam, India that aims to make land revenue services more accessible to citizens. The program includes …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Law Commission’s 287th report proposes mandatory registration of marriages involving Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) to address the challenges faced by Indian women deserted by their NRI or OCI spouses. Key Recommendations: The report suggests revisions to the pending Registration of …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: MEA Context: The Prime Minister participated as the Guest of Honour at the World Governments Summit 2024. He delivered a keynote address on the theme “Shaping the Future Governments,” emphasizing the need for governance to be inclusive, tech-savvy, clean, transparent, and green.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Poland, France, and Germany have pledged to strengthen Europe’s security and defense capabilities. The foreign ministers of the three nations met to discuss reviving the Weimar Triangle, aimed at enhancing cooperation. The Weimar Triangle, established in 1991, aims to foster cooperation and strengthen ties …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, inaugurated a ground-breaking initiative called ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ in marking a significant move towards digital empowerment in rural India. The project aims to extend PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) Service to …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Prime Minister launched the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ to provide up to 300 units of free electricity per month to one crore households. Features of the scheme: The scheme, aimed at promoting solar power and sustainable development, involves an investment of over Rs …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The 22nd Law Commission of India has submitted Report No. 286 titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897” to the Government of India. Prompted by the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the realization of limitations in the legal framework regarding health, the …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has released the CRISIL study report named “Prabhaav,” assessing the impact of the Fund of Funds for Start-ups (FFS), a key initiative under the Start-up India Action Plan. Managed by SIDBI on behalf of the Department for Promotion …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: On the International Day for Girls and Women in Science, a new initiative named SWATI (Science For Women: A Technology & Innovation) was launched by a panel representing India’s science academies. Developed, hosted and maintained by the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), New Delhi. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Business Line Context: The Indian government has launched the SARATHI portal to assist insurance companies in reaching out to farmers and rural populations with tailored insurance products, including the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The SARATHI portal, or Sandbox for Agriculture, Rural Security, Technology, and Insurance, aims to …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Indian Cabinet has approved the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY),” a central sector sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada aimed at formalizing the fisheries sector and supporting micro and small enterprises within it. Key Highlights of the scheme:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: A committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has selected Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the new chairperson of Lokpal, and Aeratu S. Rajeev, managing director of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman that …
