About the Arab League
Context: The Arab League recently called for UN peacekeeping forces in the Palestinian territories during a summit in Bahrain’s Manama. Relevance: GS II International Relations About the Arab League Overview: Formation: Goals: Structure: Members: Council: -Source: Hindustan Times
Mount Ibu Overview
Context: Recently, Mount Ibu erupted again, sending ash 4 km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: Mount Ibu Overview About Mount Ibu: Stratovolcano About the Ring of Fire Why are there so many volcanoes in the Ring of Fire? -Source: Indian Express
Naegleria Fowleri : Brain-Eating Amoeba
Context: The recent death of a 5-year-old girl in Kerala due to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, often referred to as the “brain-eating amoeba,” has highlighted the rare yet fatal nature of this devastating infection. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Naegleria fowleri? How does it infect humans? Symptoms of PAM Treatment for the […]
Types of Space Tourism
Context: Recently, Gopi Thotakura, an India-born commercial pilot based in the US, became the first space tourist from India. She, along with five other space tourists, made a short recreational trip to space. Relevance: GS III: Space Dimensions of the Article: Space Tourism Definition: Market Growth: Types of Space Tourism: Challenges: Karman Line Definition: Origin: […]
Personality Rights and Their Protection
Context: Recently, Hollywood Actress Scarlett Johansson claimed that the GPT-4o’s voice, sounds very similar to her own. She has accused OpenAI of using her voice without permission despite previously declining licensing requests from CEO Sam Altman. Relevance: GS: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Background: Personality Rights and Their Protection GPT-4o OpenAI’s Response: What […]
Importance of Wind Shear in Hurricane Formation
Context: Recently, the concept of wind shear has garnered significant attention for its critical role in determining whether a storm escalates into a destructive hurricane. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: What is Wind Shear? Definition Common Contexts Types Vertical Wind Shear: Horizontal Wind Shear: Role in Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Examples and […]
About ASMPA Missile
Context: France has marked a significant milestone in its defence capabilities by successfully testing the updated ASMPA supersonic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About ASMPA Missile Versions ASMP (1986): ASMP-A (2009): Features Dimensions: Performance Initial Acceleration: Secondary Acceleration: -Source: The Hindu
IMD Issues Colour-Coded Alerts for Heavy Rainfall in Kerala
Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued colour-coded alerts for multiple districts in Kerala, warning of potential isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Weather Warnings Categories: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Responsibilities: Headquarters and Global Role -Source: The Hindu
Global Agencies Call for Action Against Transnational Organized Crime
Context: Recently, the leaders of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Interpol, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) stressed the urgent need to enhance efforts to combat the substantial illicit profits generated by transnational organized crime (TOC). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: What is Transnational Organised Crime? […]
RBI Approves Record Surplus Transfer to Central Government
Context: The Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a record surplus transfer of Rs 2.11 lakh crore to the Central government for the fiscal year 2023-24. This transferable surplus has been calculated based on the Economic Capital Framework (ECF). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is […]