About Goldman Environmental Prize
Context: Alok Shukla, convenor of the Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan and founding member of the Hasdeo Aranya Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, has been awarded the 2024 Goldman Prize from Asia. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Goldman Environmental Prize The Goldman Environmental Prize, often referred to as the “Green Nobel,” is a prestigious award that recognizes individuals for […]
About Patachitra Painting
Context: The first-generation women patachitra artists of West Bengal’s village of Naya sell their work online and are recognised the world over, encouraging future generations to stay in the profession. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Patachitra Patachitra, also known as Pattachitra, is a traditional form of scroll painting originating from the eastern Indian states of […]
About Shompen Tribe
Context: The Shompen tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), recently participated in the democratic process by casting their votes in the Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Shompen Tribe Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG): Characteristics and Government Initiatives Vulnerability Within Tribal Groups: Resource […]
About Muria Tribe
Context: Residing in border areas between Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Chhattisgarh, possessing voter cards from both states. One card for voting, the other for proving nativity. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Muria Tribe Settlement and Context Status as Internally Displaced People (IDPs) Conflict and Displacement Cultural and Ethnic Identity -Source: The Hindu
The Padma Awards 2024
Context; Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2025 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2025 have begun from today. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The Padma Awards Is it a title? About Bharat Ratna Therefore:
About Salmonella
Context: The United States has reportedly refused almost a third of shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH) since October 2023 due to salmonella contamination. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Salmonella: Bacterial Group: Natural Habitat: Transmission to Humans: Hardiness: Associated Risks: -Source: The Hindu
About Biohacking
Context: Biohacking is picking up in India especially in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai and also slowly making inroads into Tier II and III cities too. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Biohacking Categories of Biohacking: -Source: The Hindu
Padma Awards 2024
Context: Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup and tennis player Rohan Bopanna were among a host of prominent personalities who were conferred with Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The Padma Awards Is it a title? About Bharat Ratna Therefore: -Source: The Hindu
About Summit of the Future
Context: Recently, the UN Secretary General has said that the reform of multilateral development banks (MDBs) will be a key theme at this year’s Summit of the Future. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Summit of the Future Nature of the Event: Purpose: Participants: Theme: Objective: Action-Oriented Outcome Document: Key Targets:
About Longevity India Initiative
Context: Recently, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) launched the Longevity India Initiative. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Longevity India Initiative The Longevity India Initiative is a project aimed at extending the human ‘health span’ and addressing challenges related to ageing. Key Features: Significance: -Source: Business Standards