UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 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. …

Lothal

Source:  TOI  Context: The tragic incident at Lothal highlights the risks researchers face while uncovering historical knowledge. Lothal, a prominent Harappan-era port city, represents a critical chapter in India’s ancient maritime and trade history. About Lothal: Historical Significance: Southernmost Indus Valley Civilization site, built around 2200 BCE, known for its advanced trade and bead-making industry. …

Gandhidham (Gujarat)

Mapping Source: Krishi Jagran Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the IFFCO Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant in Gandhidham, Gujarat, highlighting its significance in achieving the nation’s agricultural prosperity. The plant, funded by IFFCO’s equity, aims to reduce urea imports and achieve self-sufficiency while promoting environmental sustainability. Gandhidham, initially known as Sardarganj, …

National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) (Lothal, Gujarat)

Mapping Source: BS The government has announced the development of a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat under the Sagarmala program (under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW)). The project aims to showcase India’s maritime heritage from ancient to modern times. It will include world’s highest light house museum, world’s largest …

SWAGAT initiative

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB  Context: Prime Minister will participate in a programme marking 20 years of completion of the SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat   About the SWAGAT initiative:

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 20 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …