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High in the Andes, Lake Titicaca’s water levels fall to historic lows Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The waters of Lake Titicaca are within 10 inches (25 centimeters) of their all-time low, a record set in 1996. Details: At its highest point in 1986, water levels reached 12 feet higher than […]
Want to catch a supernova? There’s a new app for that Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The compass and gyroscope sensors of a smartphone can precisely align the telescope, or binoculars, with the focus of one’s observation in the sky. The apps can further extend their low-light capabilities so that, […]
Explaining MoEFCC’s U-turn to merge autonomous bodies Subject: Environment Section: Conservation Context: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a notification quietly walking back on its move to establish integrated regional offices by merging offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), […]
Ukraine grain depots hits by Russian drones Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Russian drones attacked a Ukrainian Danube river port and damaged grain silos and warehouses. What is the issue: Grain silos and warehouses were hit during successive Russian drone attacks on one of the country’s Danube river ports located near […]
Bihar caste based survey and legal challenges: Subject :Polity Section: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court is set to hear on August 18 a batch of petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s verdict upholding the Bihar government’s ongoing caste survey. More about the Caste Census news: The Bihar government plans to compile data on […]
Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay Subject: Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in). More about the news: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of the Digital India programme […]
Karnail Singh Isru Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: On India’s Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister paid homage to activist Karnail Singh Isru, who died on the same day in 1955 while participating in the Goa Liberation Movement. Who was Karnail Singh Isru: Karnail Singh Isru was born on September 9, 1930, in […]
Why the Red Fort became the venue for the PM’s Independence Day speech Subject :History Section: Art and culture Why was Red Fort Chosen: Red Fort has historical significance in Indian history since Mughal time. When the country got its independence India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru chose the monument to hoist […]
The lead-up to Indian independence from a British perspective: Path to Indian Independence unraveling the British Perspective on the Empire’s Decline Subject :History Section: Modern India Economic crisis following World War II While Britain emerged victorious from World War II, it was physically and financially exhausted. Its treasury was nearly empty by 1945, and […]
India steps up exploration for critical minerals, including lithium Subject :Geography Section: Economic geography Context: India has stepped up its exploration for critical and strategic minerals, including lithium, rare earth elements, and vanadium, among others. Details: Minerals such as antimony, cobalt, gallium, graphite, lithium, nickel, niobium, and strontium, among others, are critical for […]