About The Sengol
Context: A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Sengol: Origin: Symbolic: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About the Operation Dhvast
Context: Under Operation Dhvast, National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently arrested three in multi-state raids. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About ‘Operation Dhvast’: Arrests and Cases: Jail Conspiracies and International Network: -Source: Times of India
About Gekko Mizoramensis
Context: Recently New species of flying gecko found near Myanmar border named after Mizoram. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Gekko Mizoramensis: Taxonomic Classification: Distribution: Previous Species in Mizoram: Habitat and Behavior: Similar Species: Cryptic Species: -Source: The Hindu
About Y20 Consultation
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, as part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Y20 group’s Y20 Consultation took place at the University of Kashmir. The consultation aimed to engage the youth of the nation in discussions about ideas for a better future and to develop an agenda for action on the topic of […]
About Milkweed Butterflies
Context: A recent study by a team of researchers shed light on the migration patterns of Milkweed butterflies in southern India. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Milkweed butterflies Milkweed butterflies are a diverse group of butterflies belonging to the brush-footed butterfly family (Nymphalidae). Here are some key points about […]
About Gaza Strip
Context: The recent air strikes by Israel in the Gaza strip have killed 13 Palestinians. Three of them are commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad. Relevance: Places in News About Gaza Strip Governance: Boycott: -Source: The Hindu
iDrone Initiative
Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully conducted a trial run of delivery of blood bags by drones under its iDrone initiative. Relevance: Facts for Prelims iDrone Initiative for Medical Supply Delivery -Source: The Hindu
About Coco Islands
Context: Amid recent reports of suspicious infrastructure upgrades at Myanmar’s Coco Islands, an MQ-9 drone leased by the Indian Navy was recently seen reconnoitring the nearby areas of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Relevance: Places in News Dimensions of the Article: About Coco Islands: History: -Source: Indian Today
National Technology Day 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate to the nation multiple scientific projects worth over five thousand eight hundred crore rupees on the occasion of National Technology Day in New Delhi. National Technology Day Historical Perspective: May 11th has a historical significance as it marks three […]
Gopal Krishna Gokhale Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Person in news, Modern History Why in news? PM paid tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. He was born on 9 May 1866. About Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born on May 9th, 1866. He was a renowned social reformer of India and was one of the leaders of the moderate bloc of […]