Gallantry Awards 2024
Context: As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, President of India has conferred prestigious gallantry awards on Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gallantry Awards on India’s 78th Independence Day Operational Contexts
About the Grain ATM
Context: Recently, India’s first round-the-clock grain ATM was opened at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Grain ATM Functionality and Design Advantages of Annapurti Grain ATM -Source: Business Standards
About NEOWISE Telescope
Context: Nasa’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) has concluded its mission, marking the end of a journey spanned over a decade. Relevance: Facts for Prelims NEOWISE Telescope: Adjustments and Discoveries: Impact of NEOWISE Data: -Source: Indian Express
About East Timor
Context: Recently, President Horta of Timor-Leste awarded President Droupadi Murmu the Grand-Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, recognizing her contributions to public service, education, and women’s empowerment. Relevance: Facts for Prelims, Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About East Timor Its geography East Timor is made up of the eastern half of Timor Island, with the […]
International Day of Indigenous People
Context: Recently, International Day of Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9th August to promote advocacy for Indigenous rights. Relevance: Facts for Prelims International Day of Indigenous Peoples Global Facts about Indigenous Peoples
About Ceropegia Shivrayiana
Context: Recently, a new flowering plant species from the ‘ceropegia’ genus has been discovered inside the Vishalgad premises in Maharashtra and named it as Ceropegia Shivrayiana. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Ceropegia Shivrayiana Overview Vishalgad Fort Insights -Source: Times of India
About Metal-Air Batteries
Context: Researchers from CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur synthesised a cathode material which can be used as catalyst in Metal-air batteries. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Metal-Air Batteries: Advantages: Applications:
About Eta Carinae
Context: Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, as it may be on the verge of a spectacular explosion. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Eta Carinae: Unique Characteristics: -Source: The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu Receives Fiji’s Highest Civilian Honor
Context: During her landmark visit to Fiji—the first ever by an Indian President—President Droupadi Murmu has been honored with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian award of the nation. This prestigious accolade is in recognition of the strong diplomatic and cultural ties between India and Fiji, highlighting the importance of their […]
Overview of Sucralose
Context: A recent study from India examining the effects of replacing sucrose or table sugar with an artificial sweetener, sucralose, found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and in fact indicated a slight improvement in body mass index (BMI). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Sucralose: Usage: Manufacturing Process: Post-Consumption Dynamics: -Source: The […]