Marshall Islands
Context: The United States recently signed a new 20-year agreement on economic assistance to the Marshall Islands worth $2.3 billion. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: The Marshall Islands: Historical Background: Compact of Free Association with the United States: -Source: The Hindu
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Jayanti
Context: PM paid tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his Jayanti Relevance: GS I- Personalities in News Dimensions of the Article: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: A Remarkable Life Books Written by APJ Abdul Kalam India 2020: A Vision for the New MillenniumWings of FireIgnited Minds: Unleashing the Power within IndiaTranscendence: My Spiritual Experiences with […]
About The Amur Falcon
Context: The Manipur Forest Department will carry out a head count of Amur falcons-the world’s longest travelling raptors- in Tamenglong district. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About the Amur Falcon: The Amur falcon is a small raptor belonging to the falcon family. Here are some key details about this remarkable bird: -Source: Hindustan Times […]
About the Saraswati Samman Award
Context: Recently, Tamil writer Sivasankari was presented with the ‘Saraswati Samman’ 2022 for her book of memoirs Surya Vamsam. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Saraswati Samman Award: The Saraswati Samman Award is a prestigious literary honor in India, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Here are some key details about this award: […]
World Habitat Day 2023
Context: In 2023, World Habitat Day (WHD), was celebrated on 2nd October. This annual global observance has come a long way focusing on the evolution of urban development, sustainability, and the role of cities in economic growth. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Habitat Day: Origin: Theme 2023:
Dancing Frogs
Context: According to the Wildlife Trust of India the dancing frogs are the most threatened amphibian genus of India. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dancing Frogs: Behavior: Ecological Significance:
About Mount Kun
Context: One soldier died and three are missing after a group of Indian Army mountaineers was recently caught in an avalanche on Mount Kun in Ladakh. Relevance: GS Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Mount Kun: Mountaineering: Key Facts about Zanskar Range: -Source: The Hindu
Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Context: Recently, Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been chosen by the Royal Swedish Academy for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize,2023 for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Nobel Peace Prize 2023 Winner: Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi: Reason […]
Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023
Context: Recently, the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2023 was awarded to Jon Fosse “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable.” Relevance: Facts for Prelims Jon Fosse: Celebrated Norwegian Author and Dramatist Notable Works: -Source: Indian Express
About The Sastra Ramanujan Prize
Context: Ruixiang Zhang, Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, USA will be awarded with the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his outstanding contributions in mathematics. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Sastra Ramanujan Prize Contributions of Ruixiang Zhang -Source: The Hindu.