Maulana Azad National Fellowship
Context: Researchers and doctoral students from about 30 universities across the country have written separate letters to Union Minority Affairs Minister to increase the scholarships under Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Maulana Azad National Fellowship Overview: Objective: Eligible Minority Communities: Inclusive Educational Institutions: Scope of Fellowship: Employability Enhancement: Implementing Agency:
About Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, the Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh directed officials to conduct archaeological excavation in the Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary: Exploring Uttar Pradesh’s Natural Haven -Source: Hindustan Times
About The Tansen Samaroh
Context: Around 1,300 musicians played Vande Mataram on tabla to enter the Guinness World Record for the “largest table ensemble” during the ongoing 99th International Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Tansen Samaroh: Honoring the Melodic Legacy of Mian Tansen Significance: Key Facts about Mian Tansen: Contributions: Annual Celebration: -Source: Indian Express
About The Eurasian Otter
Context: A team of researchers recently discovered a Eurasian otter in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki, a first in Kerala. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Eurasian Otter: Exploring a Semi-Aquatic Carnivore Overview: Distribution: Habitat: Conservation Status: Significance: Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS): Exploring Biodiversity in Kerala Location: Vegetation: Flora: Fauna: […]
Key Facts About Pantoea Tagorei
Context: Researchers at Visva-Bharati University have discovered a new species of bacteria that could transform agricultural practices. They named it Pantoea Tagorei after the famous Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts About Pantoea Tagorei Taxonomic Classification: Wide Environmental Presence: Plant Growth-Promoting Characteristics: Nutrient Extraction and Solubilization: Impact on Crop Yield and Food […]
About the MedTech Mitra Portal
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched the MedTech Mitra portal. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the MedTech Mitra Portal: Objective: Coordination: Key Components: Significance: End-to-End Guidance: Collaboration and Partnership:
About Gelephu Smart City Project
Context: Recently, Bhutan’s King has announced plans to build a massive “international city” in an area of over 1,000 sq. km. on its border with Assam. This project is known as the Gelephu Project. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gelephu Smart City Project: Key Highlights Economic Corridor and Connectivity: Environmental Sustainability: Industry Focus: Special Administrative Region: Significance for Bhutan and South Asia: India-Bhutan […]
Sahitya Akademi Award 2023
Context: The Sahitya Akademi has recently announced the Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in 24 languages. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Points Sahitya Akademi Award: Recognizing Literary Excellence Establishment: Conferred by Sahitya Akademi: Number of Awards: Recognized Languages: Significance: Criteria for Awardee Selection: Other Sahitya Akademi Awards:
About The Fanged Frogs
Context: Scientists recently discovered the world’s smallest species of Fanged Frogs named Limnonectes phyllofolia from Indonesia. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Fanged Frogs: Behavior and Usage of Fangs: Size Variation: Key Facts – Limnonectes phyllofolia: -Source: The Hindu
Internet and Mobile Association of India
Context: The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the representative body of nearly 600 internet firms and start-ups, recently welcomed the introduction of the Telecom Bill in Lok Sabha. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI): Establishment: Nature: Representation: Membership: Mandate: Unified Voice: Industry Focus: Representation of Sectors: Activities: Advocacy: […]