About Gandhi Peace Prize
Context: The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur. The prize was announced by the Ministry of Culture. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Gandhi Peace Prize The Gandhi Peace Prize is an esteemed award instituted in 1995 to honor individuals, associations, institutions, or organizations that have […]
About The National Water Awards
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Vice President of India will confer upon the fourth National Water Awards in New Delhi on 17th June 2023. National Water Awards: Nodal: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is responsible for overseeing the National Water Awards. Purpose and Recognition: Categories: Awards and Prizes:
About Mizoram Parachute Gecko
Context Scientists recently discovered a new species of gliding geckos in Mizoram, named Mizoram parachute gecko. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Mizoram Parachute Gecko: Features of the Mizoram Parachute Gecko: About Geckos: Features of Geckos: -Source: Economic Times
About Fattah Missile:
Context: Iran has recently unveiled its first-ever hypersonic missile, Fattah, which it says can penetrate missile defence systems and will give it a military edge Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Fattah Missile: What are Hypersonic Missiles? -Source: The Print
About National Startup Awards 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023. About National Startup Awards 2023:
About The Guarani Tribe
Context: Recently, protests by Guarani tribal people have erupted across Brazil as the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new land bill that will restrict the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Details: Key Facts about the Guarani Tribe: Source: Down to Earth
World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day
Context: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, observed World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day on 30th May 2023, joining the global MS community in raising awareness and fostering connections. With the theme of ‘connections’ for the 2020-2023 period. Relevance: Facts for Prelims […]
About Senkakau Islands
Context: Amid the rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) source recently revealed that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel has been navigating in Japan’s territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands. Relevance: Places in News Senkaku Islands Dispute: Administration: -Source: The Print
Gomphonema Rajaguruii
Context: Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Gomphonema rajaguruii: A Unique Freshwater Diatom Species Discovery and Naming: Characteristics: Diatoms: Photosynthetic Single-Celled Organisms Cell Structure and Function: Ecological Significance: Diatoms as […]
About The Chytridiomycosis
Context: A recent multinational study has developed a method to detect all strains of Chytridiomycosis. Relevance: GS II: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: Chytridiomycosis Infection Process: -Source: Indian Express