Key Facts about St Martin’s Island
Context: Recently, after former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resignation, St Martin’s Island came into controversy over its lease to another nation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Facts about St Martin’s Island: -Source: The Hindu
Eri Silk Overview
Context: Recently, the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India, has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Eri Silk Overview Oeko-Tex Certification
Gallantry Awards 2024
Context: As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, President of India has conferred prestigious gallantry awards on Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gallantry Awards on India’s 78th Independence Day Operational Contexts
About the Grain ATM
Context: Recently, India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Grain ATM Functionality and Design Advantages of Annapurti Grain ATM -Source: Business Standards
About NEOWISE Telescope
Context: Nasa’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) has concluded its mission, marking the end of a journey spanned over a decade. Relevance: Facts for Prelims NEOWISE Telescope: Adjustments and Discoveries: Impact of NEOWISE Data: -Source: Indian Express
About East Timor
Context: Recently, President Horta of Timor-Leste awarded President Droupadi Murmu the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, recognizing her contributions to public service, education, and women’s empowerment. Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About East Timor Its geography East Timor is made up of the eastern half of Timor Island, with the […]
International Day of Indigenous People
Context: Recently, International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9th August to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims International Day of Indigenous Peoples Global Facts about Indigenous Peoples
About Ceropegia Shivrayiana
Context: Recently, a new flowering plant species from the ‘ceropegia’ genus has been discovered inside the Vishalgad premises in Maharashtra and named it as Ceropegia Shivrayiana. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Ceropegia Shivrayiana Overview Vishalgad Fort Insights -Source: Times of India
About Metal-Air Batteries
Context: Researchers from CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur synthesised a cathode material which can be used as catalyst in Metal-air batteries. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Metal-Air Batteries: Advantages: Applications:
About Eta Carinae
Context: Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, as it may be on the verge of a spectacular explosion. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Eta Carinae: Unique Characteristics: -Source: The Hindu