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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…
1.Oral Cholera Vaccine (Hillchol) The Hindu Background: Bharat Biotech, in collaboration with Hilleman Labs, has launched Hillchol (BBV131), an oral vaccine for cholera. Global Demand: The vaccine aims to address the global shortage of Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCVs), with a demand exceeding 100 million doses per year. Dosage: Hillchol is administered in two oral doses. ClinicalRead More…
1.Developing a Care Ecosystem in India Source: The HinduSyllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Context: The creation of a robust care economy is essential for India’s long-term economic growth and societal equilibrium. As India’s economy rapidly evolves, its society experiences significant changes. Care Economy The care economy includes all activities related to caregiving, whether paRead More…
1.Bharat Literacy Mission To establish a fully literate society through improved quality and standard of Adult Education and Literacy. . To support adult education/literacy as emphasized in NEP 2020 and SDG 4.6 (ensuring all youth and adults achieve literacy and numeracy by 2030), it is essential to define both Literacy and Comprehensive Literacy. Literacy: The ability to read, write, aRead More…
1.Balkan Region Source: The HinduSyllabus Reference: Geography Context: A tragic incident occurred in the Balkan region where the death toll from a migrant boat capsizing in the Drina River, which flows between Serbia and Bosnia, rose to 12. Background: The boat was transporting between 25 and 30 migrants when it overturned while crossing the Drina River from Serbia to Bosnia.
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1.GoI Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Government Employees In a significant development aimed at enhancing retirement benefits for government employees, the Union Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on Saturday. This new scheme, which is set to benefit approximately 2.3 million government employees, will function as an alternative to the existing National Pension System (Read More…
1. India’s Space Sector Source: The HinduSyllabus: GS3 – Economy News India’s space sector has contributed approximately $24 billion (₹20,000 crore) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product over the past decade. Consistent investment, totaling $13 billion in the last decade, has positioned India as the 8th largest space economy globally in terms of funding. The 2024-25 Union Budget Read More…
