South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari
Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP): Key Facts about Bannerghatta National Park: -Source: The Hindu
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Context: Recently, UNESCO recognized Kozhikode as the ‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Relevance: GS I: Culture What is UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? The Annual Conference of Network Cities Indian Cities in the Network -Source: The Hindu
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: Recently, a five-member Pakistani delegation was flown to Jammu’s Kishtwar to inspect power projects set up on the rivers covered under the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) of 1960. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India and its Neighborhood, International Treaties, Policies and Agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Indus River […]
Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Resisters of 1975 National Emergency
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid homage to the men and women who resisted the National Emergency of 1975. 25th June 2024 marked the 49th anniversary of the declaration of the national emergency in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is an Emergency? Types of Emergency in […]
India’s Rooftop Solar Growth and Future Potential
Context: Rooftop solar (RTS) has the potential to revolutionise India’s energy landscape by offering a sustainable, decentralised, and affordable solution to meet the country’s growing electricity needs and making consumers self-reliant. The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth reported in a single year. As of March 31 […]
India’s Diverse Geological Landscape
Context: India’s landscape, ranging from the world’s highest peaks to low-lying coastal plains, showcases a diverse morphology that has evolved over billions of years. Across various regions, we find an array of rocks, minerals, and unique fossil assemblages. These geological features and landscapes reveal the spectacular ‘origin’ stories rooted in scientific interpretations rather than mythology. Relevance: […]
How Well is India Tapping its Rooftop Solar Potential?
Context: India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity surged by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth in a single year. By March 31, the total RTS capacity reached 11.87 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. To meet rising energy demands, India must intensify its efforts to enhance RTS potential. Relevance: Mains Question: […]
Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu
Context: Recently, approximately 34 people lost their lives, and around 100 others were hospitalized after consuming illicit or spurious liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Understanding Hooch Production Process of Hooch Alcohol Content in Liquor Spurious Liquor Regulation Key Facts About Methanol and its Consumption […]
About Indian Army’s Skin Bank
Context: The Indian Army has recently launched a skin bank facility. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Indian Army’s Skin Bank: What is a Skin Bank? What is Skin Grafting? -Source: India Today
About Indian Painted Frog
Context: A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant find outside its usual habitats. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Indian Painted Frog: Key Facts about Kawal Tiger Reserve: -Source: The Hindu