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Places in news: Palk Strait

Why in the News? The Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service has been resumed along the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka after 40 years. About Palk Strait Location Narrow water body separating Tamil Nadu, India, and Sri Lanka. Name Origin Named after Robert Palk, a British Raj-era Governor of Madras Presidency (1755-1763). Geographic Boundaries Southern boundaries… Continue reading Places in news: Palk Strait

Param Rudra Supercomputer

Why in the News? PM has dedicated three “PARAM Rudra” Supercomputers along with High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, ‘Arka’ and ‘Arunika’, to the nation. What are High-Performance Computing (HPC) Systems? HPC systems are powerful computational systems that perform large-scale and complex computations at incredibly high speeds. HPC Arka system at IITM has 11.77 Peta Flop capacity… Continue reading Param Rudra Supercomputer

Nanjangud Rasabale Banana

Why in the News? The “Nanjangud Rasabale banana” has been revived after a drastic decline in cultivation, despite receiving Geographical Indication (GI) certification in 2006 for its unique taste and aroma. About Nanjangud Rasabale Banana Details Origin Devarasanahalli village near Nanjangud, Mysore district, Karnataka Unique Features Unique taste, aroma, small size, buttery soft texture 5-8… Continue reading Nanjangud Rasabale Banana

Philadelphi Corridor

Why in the News? The Philadelphi Corridor is a key issue in ceasefire talks as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, with Palestinian deaths nearing 41,000. About Philadelphi Corridor The Philadelphi Corridor is a strategically significant strip of land between the Gaza-Egypt border. It spans about 14 kilometers in length and 100 meters in width. This… Continue reading Philadelphi Corridor

Kolkata Tram

Why in the News? West Bengal has announced the discontinuation of the iconic 150 year old Kolkata trams, India’s last functioning tram system. About Kolkata Tram Introduced in 1873 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), the first trams were horse-drawn and operated along a 3.8 km route between Sealdah and Armenian Ghat Street. In 1874, horse-drawn trams… Continue reading Kolkata Tram

In news: Dhanauri Wetland

Why in the News? The NGT has ordered the UP government to remove water hyacinth from “Dhanauri wetlands” and questioned its failure to designate the wetland as a Ramsar site. About Dhanauri Wetland Details Location Dhanauri village near Dankaur, Uttar Pradesh; Floodplains of Yamuna. Key Species Home to over 120 Sarus Cranes (state bird of… Continue reading In news: Dhanauri Wetland

Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)

Why in the News? September 28th marks 117th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter “Bhagat Singh”. Who was Bhagat Singh? Details Birth  September 28, 1907; Banga, Punjab (now in Pakistan) Family  Came from a family involved in anticolonial activities; his father Kishan Singh and uncle Ajit Singh were active freedom fighters. Affiliations • Hindustan… Continue reading Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)

[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbor. (UPSC CSE 2017)Q). With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the… Continue reading [26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?

Why in the News? On September 20, the Bombay High Court declared the amended IT Rules, 2021, unconstitutional for empowering the Centre’s Fact Check Unit to flag “fake or misleading” content about the government, citing vagueness. Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar delivered the decisive ruling as the tie-breaker judge, following a split verdict by a division… Continue reading Why the ‘fact-checking’ unit was invalidated?

[pib] 10 Years of Make in India

Why in the News? It has been 10 years since the announcement of “Make in India” Programme on September 25 in the year 2014. About the Make in India Programme: Details Led by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry Objective To transform India into a global manufacturing… Continue reading [pib] 10 Years of Make in India

Places in News: Neom Megacity Project

Why in the News? The Wall Street Journal has highlighted controversies surrounding the Neom Megacity Project, a key project of Saudi Arabia and world’s largest construction real-estate project. About Neom Megacity Project: Details Location Northwestern Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea Launched 2017 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Part of Saudi Arabia’s… Continue reading Places in News: Neom Megacity Project

[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

PYQ Relevance: Q)  National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q) The quality of higher education in India requires major improvement to make it internationally competitive. Do you think that the entry of… Continue reading [25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case

Why in the News? On Monday, September 24, the Karnataka High Court permitted an investigation into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. What was the MUDA scam case? The Allegations: In July 2023, anti-corruption activists approached Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, alleging that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi,… Continue reading Why Karnataka HC allowed investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in alleged MUDA scam case

Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission

Why in the News? Scientists long believed that volcanic activity on the moon ceased about a billion years ago. However, a study based on China’s Chang’e-5 mission samples has questioned this belief with evidence suggesting the moon had active volcanoes as recently as 120 million years ago. Chang’e-5 Mission: Overview and Recent Findings Chang’e-5 is… Continue reading Findings based on China’s Chang’e-5 Mission

AH-64E Apache Helicopters

Why in the News? The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in December. About AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters: Details Name and Origin AH-64E Apache (Apache Guardian) is a highly advanced multi-role combat helicopter and lies in a heavy category. Manufactured by Boeing, originating from… Continue reading AH-64E Apache Helicopters

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