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What is Digital Bharat Nidhi, govt’s fresh attempt at improving rural telecom connectivity? Sub: Schemes Sec: Computer Digital Bharat Nidhi Draft Rules: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). DBN aims to enhance telecom connectivity in rural areas and […]
Spotted hyenas outcompeting leopards in Tanzanian park with human help, says study Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: Danish researchers from the University of Copenhagen conducted a study in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, using camera traps to observe inter-species dynamics between spotted hyenas and leopards. Key Findings of the study: Spotted hyenas (Crocuta […]
Tiger treks across international border from Sikkim to Bhutan Sub: Environment Sec: Protected Areas Context: Camera trap images documented a tiger‘s journey from Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, to Samtse district in Bhutan. Historical Context: Similar long-distance tiger movements have been recorded in India, such as the 3,000-kilometer journey to Dnyanganga Wildlife […]
Process for transfer of five-gram panchayats from A.P. to Telangana to gain momentum Sub: Geography Sec: Mapping Context: The meeting between Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu was the first in four-and-a-half years and led to crucial decisions. Key Decision: Re-merger of Gram Panchayats: Focus on transferring […]
Why Karnataka is cracking down on vendors of pani puri and gobi manchurian Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Karnataka’s food safety department has initiated a statewide crackdown on street food vendors to address the use of artificial food colouring and other harmful agents. Health Concerns: Since March, three orders have been […]
The ANRF plan has got off on the wrong foot Sub: Science and tech Sec: Msc Context: In 2023, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament to enhance research in India’s universities and colleges. ANRF Act 2023: It seeks to regulate all research and development in […]
FSSAI mandates salt, sugar, and fat info in bold Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: New nutritional labelling proposals by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI aims to enhance consumer awareness by mandating the highlighting of nutritional information (total sugars, salt, saturated fat) in bold letters on food […]
Abdul Hamid Sub : History Sec : Modern India Context: Recently Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat visited the native village of Hamid, Dhamupur, where he released a book on Hamid titled ‘Mere Papa Paramvir’ and another book titled ‘Bharat ka Musalman’. Background of Abdul Hamid Birth: Born on July 1, 1933. Service: […]
Abhaya Mudra Sub : History Sec : Art and Culture Context: In his first speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi talked about the abhaya mudra. This is a gesture where the hand is raised with an open palm, symbolizing reassurance and freedom from fear. He mentioned […]
Discovery of the World’s Oldest Figurative Cave Painting Sub : History Sec: Art and Culture Context: Researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of archaeology: the world’s oldest known figurative cave painting, dating back an astonishing 51,200 years. About the new discovery Discovery and Age of the Painting The world’s […]