About Geographical Indication Tag
Focus: GS III – Intellectual property rights Why in News? The Prime Minister expressed happiness about GI Tag for Ladakh’s Wood Carving, a first of its kind. About GI Tag
National Maritime Day 2023
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? The Prime Minister, has recalled India’s glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day. Stating importance of maritime sector towards India’s economic growth, he said that in the last 8 years Government of India has focussed on port-led development which is essential for economic growth and building an Aatmanirbhar […]
Capulopsyche Keralensis
Context: Recently, researchers from the Zoology Department at St. Thomas College Thrissur have discovered the bagworm moth from the coffee plantations of Kerala. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Newly Found “Coffee Moth of Kerala”: Capulopsyche keralensis Translation of the Name: -Source: The Hindu
About Shyamji Krishna Varma
Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Punya Tithi About Shyamji Krishna Varma : Shyamji Krishna Varma (1857–1930) was an Indian revolutionary fighter, patriot, lawyer and journalist who made significant contributions towards India’s freedom struggle. Notable Achievements: Controversy:
Parole and Furlough
Context: Recently, Supreme Court of India ruled that the period of parole granted to convicts during the Covid-19 pandemic to prevent overcrowding in prisons and avoid the risk of spread of infection, cannot be counted as part of their actual sentence period. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Parole: Furlough: -Source: Indian Express
About Sea Slugs
Context: Recently, scientists documented a unique species of sea slugs from the Visakhapatnam coast. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Sea Slugs: -Source: The Hindu
About Nowruz
Context: Nowruz, also spelled as Navroz, is celebrated by the ethnic Iranian population every year in various parts of the world. The Parsi community in India, which follows Zoroastrianism, celebrated Nowruz on March 21, marking the beginning of the New Year. The festival symbolises freshness, rebirth and freedom, according to the community. Relevance: GS I: […]
About Trichrysis Poseidonia
Context: A research team of the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, has discovered a new species of cuckoo wasp from southern India. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Trichrysis poseidonia:
About Cyrtopodion Vindhya
Context: Recently, a new species of naked-toed gecko (Cyrtopodion) has been discovered in Dahod and Panchmahals districts in Gujarat. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Newly Discovered Naked-Toed Gecko: Cyrtopodion Vindhya -Source: The Hindu
Bold Kurukshetra
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Singapore Army and Indian Army participated in Exercise Bold Kurukshetra which was held at Jodhpur Military Station, India. Bold Kurukshetra: India-Singapore Bilateral Military Exercise