GS Paper 1 El Nino and La Nina El Nino is an abnormal warming of water (at least 0.5 degrees Celsius warmer than the long-term average) in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean off the northern coast of South America every two to seven years. In the case of a strong El Nino event […]
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GS Paper 1 Battle of Okinawa News: The United States has returned twenty-two historic artifacts to Japan that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Battle of Okinawa: The Battle of Okinawa, (April 1–June 21, 1945), World War II was a battle fought between U.S. and Japanese forces on Okinawa. The
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GS Paper 2 Tobacco Board of India News: The Tobacco Board has authorised a crop size of 100 million kg for Karnataka during the year 2024-25. Tobacco Board of India: The Government of India under the Tobacco Board Act of 1975, established the Tobacco Board, in place of the Tobacco Export Promotion Council. It comes
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GS Paper 1 UNESCO Sites News: Madhya Pradesh celebrates as six of its heritage sites secure a place on UNESCO’s tentative list, signifying a significant achievement for the state’s rich cultural legacy. Tentative List: A Tentative List is an inventory of those properties which each State Party intends to consider for nomination. The sites included
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GS Paper 2 Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) News: The IEPF Authority seeks stakeholder feedback to refine, expedite and accelerate its claims settlement procedure. Background on IEPFA: Established in 2016 under provisions of section 125 of Companies Act, 2013, within the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Objectives: Responsible for administering the Investor Education Protection
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GS Paper 1 Nana Jagannath Shankarseth News: The Maharashtra Cabinet recently resolved to request the Ministry of Railways for the renaming of Mumbai Central station to honor Nana Jagannath Shankarseth. Nana Jagannath Shankarseth: He was born on February 10th , 1803 in a wealthy Brahmin family in Murbad in Thane district. He was a social
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GS Paper 2 Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has issued marketing code for pharmaceutical firms. The department falls under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers and is responsible for making and executing policies for the regulation of pharmaceuticals in India. Key Features are: Restrictions on Travel Facilities
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GS Paper 1 Kochrab Ashram News: The PM recently inaugurated the refurbished Kochrab Ashram in Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Gujarat to mark the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March. Kochrab Ashram: Kochrab ashram is located in Kochrab village, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is still preserved as a memorial and tourist space by Gujarat Vidyapeeth. It is the first
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GS Paper 2 Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) 2024 Campaign News: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, recently launched the fifth edition of “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” campaign in New Delhi. Introduction: It was first launched in 2019 as a “Jan Andolan” and since 2021, it has become an annual
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Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) Programme Relevance: Prelims, GS Paper 2 News: Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme has been recently launched in Chandigarh. Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Aim: A nation-wide programme under the Khelo India mission aims at identifying talent among school-going athletes aged 9 to 18 years. Objective:
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