Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams Portal
Context: The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently said they would write to all states to encourage aspirants to utilise the newly launched portal for exam preparation, SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams). Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: SATHEE (Self Assessment Test and Help for Entrance […]
Mount Vinson and the Ellsworth Mountains
Context: Recently, Kerala government employee Shaikh Hassan Khan has climbed Mount Vinson. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Mount Vinson and the Ellsworth Mountains: Mount Vinson: Vinson Massif: Geographical Location: Ellsworth Mountains: Key Facts: -Source: The Hindu
European Wood Bison
Context: A new study has warned that the ongoing war in Ukraine could act as a spanner in the works for efforts to save the last remnant of the mega-fauna European wood bison. Relevance: GS III: Species in News European Wood Bison (Wisent): Guardian of Grasslands and Forests Key Characteristics: Historical Distribution: Threats: -Source: India […]
Opium Cultivation Surge in Southeast Asia
Context: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has released the “Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2023 – Cultivation, Production, and Implications,” revealing a substantial increase in opium cultivation in the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Asia. Relevance: GS III: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Surat Diamond Bourse: A Mega Hub for Global Diamond Trade
Context: The Prime Minister inaugurated the Surat Diamond Bourse today in Surat, Gujarat. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Surat Diamond Bourse: A Mega Hub for Global Diamond Trade Key Features: Facilities: Capacity and Global Reach: Environmental Considerations:
About The INS Tarmugli
Context: The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Tarmugli, a fast attack craft (FAC), showcasing maritime diplomacy and strength. Relevance: Facts for Prelims INS Tarmugli
Nature’s Age and Environment Tracker in Fish
Context: Recently, marine biologists at the University of Southampton have developed a technique to decode the chemistry of otoliths. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Otolith Rings: Nature’s Age and Environment Tracker in Fish Composition and Location: Age Revelation Through Rings: Environmental Clues: Fitness Tracker for Fish: Types of Otoliths: Diversity Among Species: Significance in […]
NTPC Wins Dual Silver Awards
Context: The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), a maharatna, central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Power, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the sole PSU in India to win two silver awards at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence in Technology Awards 2023. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Achievement Overview: Recognition at Brandon […]
About Pinna Nobilis
Context: Recently, marine biologists said that a huge clam that was on the verge of extinction has made a comeback, with a surge in numbers in waters off Croatia. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Pinna nobilis: -Source: The Hindu
Potteromyces Asteroxylicola: Ancient Plant-Fungus Interaction
Context: Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fungus fossil, Potteromyces asteroxylicola in the Rhynie Chert, marking the oldest evidence of fungi causing diseases. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Potteromyces asteroxylicola: Unveiling Ancient Plant-Fungus Interaction Discovery and Host: Reproductive Structures: Rhynie Chert Site: Devonian Period: -Source: The Times of India