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1. International Police Organisation (Interpol) Overview: Recently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) chief revealed that Interpol issued a record 100 Red Notices last year, marking the highest number on India’s request. About Interpol: The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is a global entity that facilitates international police collaboration against crimesRead More…
1. Phrynarachne Decipiens GS3/ Species in News In NewsA newly discovered spider species, Phrynarachne decipiens, commonly known as the bird-dung crab spider, has been found in Assam. AboutPreviously observed in Malaysia, Java, and Sumatra, this species is better known as the bird dung or bird-dropping crab spider.It is identified by its unique reproductive anatomy, particularly the sRead More…
1. Assam Accord Context:The Assam government has decided to implement most of the recommendations made by a high-powered committee appointed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to enforce Clause 6 of the Assam Accord (1985). What is the Assam Accord?The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), andRead More…
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) Source: The HinduGS-3: Economy ContextThe qualifications of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) have come into question after receiving approval for a mega infrastructure project in Great Nicobar. BackgroundANIIDCO is the project proponent for the ₹72,000 crore mega Read More…
1. LAOS Prelims Mapping Overview:Recently, 47 Indian nationals were rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Bokeo province, Laos. About Laos:Located on the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, Laos is the only landlocked country in the region. Official Name: Lao People’s Democratic Republic History:Colonized by France from the late 19th century until mid-20th century, Laos’ eRead More…
1. Zombie Fungus Science and Technology Overview:Recently, wildlife researcher Chris Ketola shared a video showcasing a tarantula infected by a zombie fungus. About Zombie Fungus:The zombie fungus, scientifically known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, completely drains its host of nutrients while filling the host’s body with spores, enabling the fungus to reproduce. It takes control oRead More…
1. Namibia Syllabus: GS 1/PlacesSource: Indian Express Places in News Namibia is facing its worst drought in a century, worsened by El Niño. Status Food availability is critically low. Staple crops and livestock have perished. Approximately 1.2 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity. The government plans to cull 723 wild animals (including elephanRead More…
1.World Gold Council (WGC) Syllabus: GS2/ International Organisation Context The World Gold Council (WGC) has raised its projection for India’s gold consumption in 2024 to 850 tonnes from 750 tonnes. World Gold Council (WGC) WGC is an international trade association for the gold industry formed in 1987 by some of the world’s most forward-thinking mining companies. GovRead More…
1. Cabinet Secretary Syllabus: GS2/Governance Context: Dr. T.V. Somanathan has taken over as the new Cabinet Secretary after Shri Rajiv Gauba’s retirement. About the Cabinet Secretary: The highest-ranking civil servant in India, heads the Cabinet Secretariat. Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Leads the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). Key role in Read More…
1.Quasar Discovery Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Space Recent News: Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT) have identified the brightest known black hole, a quasar named J0529-4351. Details: Mass: Approximately 17 billion times the mass of the Sun. Consumption Rate: Absorbs roughly one Sun’s worth of matter per day. Read More…
