UPSC GS 1 Azores Islands News: The regional assembly of Portugal’s Azores Islands approved the creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic to reach international conservation goals well ahead of time. Location: The Azores Archipelago comprises nine islands situated in the North Atlantic region. Origin and Geological Features: Volcanic Origin: The […]
UPSC GS 3 World Energy Outlook 2024 News: India is poised to experience more energy demand growth than any other country over the next decade according to World Energy Outlook 2024 by the International Energy Agency. World Energy Outlook 2024: The World Energy Outlook 2024 is an annual publication by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
UPSC GS 1 Bushveld Igneous Complex News: Recently, scientists discovered living microbes in a 2-billion-year-old rock sample from the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa. About Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC): The Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) is the largest layered igneous intrusion found within the Earth’s crust. Located in northern South Africa, it is exposed at
UPSC GS 1 Abhidhamma Divas News: PM Modi is attending an event to mark Abhidhamma Divas during which he will also share his insights on the importance of the Pali language. About Abhidhamma Divas: Abhidhamma Divas, or Abhidhamma Day, is an important Buddhist observance marking the Buddha’s descent from Tāvatiṃsa Heaven after imparting the Abhidhamma teachings.
UPSC GS 1 Jordan Valley News: The Shiite militia group, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, claimed responsibility for conducting two drone strikes on Israeli sites in the Jordan Valley, which forms Jordan’s border with Israel and the West Bank. Jordan Valley: The Jordan Valley is a rift valley situated in the Middle East, specifically in
UPSC GS 1 Kalleshwar Temple News: A 13th-century stone inscription, or Veeragallu, has been uncovered in Davanagere district during the renovation of the ancient Kalleshwar temple. Kalleshwar Temple: Kalleshwar Temple is located in Bagali, a town in the Davangere district of Karnataka. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered one of the oldest
UPSC GS 1 Shale Gas News: Shale gas generation potential has been found in eastern South Karanpura oalfield in Jharkhand. About Shale Gas: Shale gas is a type of natural gas trapped within shale rock formations, found in microscopic or submicroscopic pores. It is composed of naturally occurring hydrocarbon gases derived from the decomposition of
UPSC GS 1 Jayaprakash Narayan News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently paid tributes to socialist stalwart and anti-Emergency movement icon Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. Personal Background: Jayaprakash Narayan was born on October 11, 1902, in Sitab Diara, Bihar. Education and Early Activism: Left college to join the Non-Cooperation Movement. Later pursued studies at
UPSC GS 2 Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) News: Ola Electric, a prominent electric two-wheeler manufacturer, recently received a show-cause notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). About Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA): The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 was notified on August 9, 2019, and became effective from July 20, 2020, replacing the
UPSC GS 2 G7 News: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted a call of Group of Seven (G7) leaders and discussed the crisis in the Middle East. Definition: The Group of 7 (G7) is an informal group of seven countries — the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Presidency: Each
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