About Kochi Water Metro
Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro — a first of its kind public boat service in India integrated with a metro rail network. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Kochi Water Metro The Kochi Water Metro is a modern boat service project being implemented by Kochi […]
Zero Shadow Day In Bangaluru
Context: At 12:17 pm, Bengaluru experienced a ‘Zero Shadow Day’, when vertical objects appear to cast no shadow. This was because the sun was at its zenith, and so the shadow was directly under the object. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Zero Shadow Day: Why does it happen? Other information: -Source: […]
Safe City Project In Delhi
Context: Delhi is all set to implement the Safe City Project, which aims to provide better security for citizens, particularly women. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: What is the Safe City Project? The Safe City Project is an initiative to create a secure and empowering environment for women and girls in public […]
About The PM CARES – Fund
Context: Alleging that the PM CARES Fund is shrouded in secrecy, the Congress asked why it has no transparency and accountability and is not subjected to any audit or covered under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, despite 60% of its funds coming from public sector undertakings (PSUs). Relevance: GS II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable […]
About The Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Context: Recently, Azerbaijan said that it had established a checkpoint at the start of the Lachin corridor, the only land route linking Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh, a step that was followed by claims of border shootings by both Azeri and Armenian forces. Relevance: Prelims, GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign Policies and Developments), GS-I Geography (Maps), GS-I: […]
About Genome India Project
Context: The Department of Biotechnology recently said that the exercise to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database under the Centre-backed Genome India Project is about two-thirds complete. About 7,000 Indian genomes have already been sequenced of which 3,000 are available for public access to researchers. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
About LockBit Ransomware
Context: Recent reports emerged that for the first time, the LockBit Ransomware was found to be targeting Mac devices. Relevance: GS III: Cyber Security Dimensions of the Article: About LockBit Ransomware: How does LockBit ransomware work? Why is LockBit targeting macOS? -Source: The Hindu
Current Crisis in Sudan
Context: India has started ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals owing to the Current Crisis in Sudan. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About Operation Kaveri: Reason for Evacuation: Current Crisis in Sudan Background: Recent Developments: About RSF Impact of the Current Crisis in Sudan -Source: The Hindu
Northeastern India to Get a New Triad
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; North-eastern India Mains Question “North-eastern India is now moving towards economic development after overcoming numerous security and political obstacles.” Review the assertion. (250 Words). Highlights Vision and Opportunities: Future obstacles: Conclusion: It is important to responsibly exploit the Northeastern […]
Setting International Statistical Standards Requires India
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate Mains Question Examine the impact of India’s appointment to the UNSC (UN Statistical Commission). What possible advantages might India’s presidency of the Commission have? (250 Words) United Nations Statistical Commission information: India’s relationship with the UNSC dates back 76 years. System of National […]