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23 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | UPSC Prep: Key Current Affairs (Nagorno-Karabakh & More)

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GS Paper 1 Nagorno-Karabakh Region News: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s recapture of the disputed territory from Armenian separatists in 2023.  Nagorno-Karabakh, known as Artsakh by Armenians, is a landlocked mountainous area in the South Caucasus. It was claimed by both Azerbaijan and Armenia after the fall of the Russian Empire […]

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20 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Kesariya Stupa | Largest Buddhist Stupa

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Kesariya Stupa News: The Kesaria Stupa, located in Bihar, India, is considered to be the largest and tallest Buddhist stupa in the world. Introduction to Kesaria Stupa: The Kesaria Stupa, situated in Bihar, India, holds the distinction of being the largest and tallest Buddhist stupa globally. Architectural Features: It is 104 feet tall and has

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19 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & Economy Explained

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Embodied Carbon News: Embodied carbon is the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions associated with materials and construction processes throughout the whole lifecycle of a building or infrastructure. Examples: Any CO₂ created during the manufacturing of building materials (material extraction. CO₂ produced maintaining the building and eventually demolishing it, transporting the waste, and recycling it. Green Credit

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19 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 2: Global Commons & Island Issues

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Global Commons News: The fourth edition of the Global Commons Stewardship Index Report presents the most recent data on domestic impacts and transboundary spillovers on the Global Commons. Introduction to Global Commons: Global commons encompass areas of the planet beyond national jurisdictions, accessible to all nations. These resources belong to humanity collectively rather than to

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19 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 1: Understanding Rogue Waves

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Rogue Waves News: A recent expedition to Antarctica’s southernmost waters revealed that wind plays a significant role in generating massive rogue waves, occurring more frequently than previously known. Rogue Waves: Rogues, called ‘extreme storm waves’ by scientists, are those waves which are greater than twice the size of surrounding waves. Rogue waves can form in

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18 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Understanding Lake Kariba

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Lake Kariba News: Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Nino drought. Lake Kariba: It’s known as the largest man-made lake and reservoir worldwide. It is situated on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border and located 200 kilometers downstream from Victoria Falls. Formed in the 1950s due to the construction

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18 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 2: Silence Period, Precautionary Principle & More

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Silence Period News: Campaigning ends for first Phase of Lok Sabha polls; 48-hour silence period begins. What is Silence Period? This period usually begins 48 hours before the voting day and ends after polling ends. No active campaigning by the candidates or political parties is allowed, and television or any digital media cannot carry any

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18 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 1: Thiruvalluvar and Kerogen

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Thiruvalluvar News: The BJP Party aims to establish Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centres across the globe to showcase India’s rich culture. Thiruvalluvar, commonly known as Valluvar, was an Indian poet and philosopher. Thiruvalluvar’s era and religious beliefs are subject to debate. Some suggest he lived in the 3rd or 4th century CE, while others propose a later

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17 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | Meghdoot Op & DUSTLIK Ex: UPSC Prelims Facts

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Operation Meghdoot News: April 13th marked the 40th anniversary of Operation Meghdoot. Operation Meghdoot: Meghdoot was launched on 13 April 1984, when the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) advanced to the Siachen glacier to secure the heights dominating the Northern Ladakh region. The operation involved the airlifting of Indian Army soldiers by the

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