Syllabus: Security Why in NEWS An unmanned testing aircraft of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) crashed on a farmland in Chitradurga district of Karnataka on Sunday. No one was injured. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is the premier agency under …

Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context Tomato prices may be cooling from recent highs, but pulses could play the next spoilsport in the battle against inflation, with a below-par monsoon in August dragging down the sown area for pulses in …

Syllabus: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Why in NEWS The measure is likely to affect the supply of essentials to the valley areas of Manipur from today; official says …

Syllabus: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Context The occurrence of recent disasters such as landslides, rains, cloudbursts, and the subsidence in Joshimath in the Himalayan States has highlighted the imperative of prioritising environmental preservation over development. The Himalayan mountain ranges extend from the western region of Afghanistan …

Syllabus: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Context The Idol Wing CID, with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations, U.S., has traced a stone idol of Lord Murugan, which was stolen from a 7th Century Pallava-era temple at …

Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context India and Japan, in July 2023, agreed to collaborate on semiconductors in a bid to create a more resilient supply chain for this critical technology and work together for the joint development of the semiconductor …

Syllabus: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Why in NEWS The Supreme Court on Friday said that instances of hate speech would be prosecuted equally, no matter the faith of the offender. Freedom to speech Article 14 of the Constitution of India guarantees equality before the …

Syllabus: Social Justice Why in NEWS The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the uploading of data collected in the recently concluded Bihar caste-based survey while debunking claims that the present government has violated the fundamental right to privacy by compelling people to reveal their caste. The fundamental right …

Syllabus: advancement in technology India and Japan, In July 2023, agreed to collaborate on semiconductors to create a more resilient supply chain for this critical technology and work together for the joint development of the semiconductor ecosystem. Need for this collaboration Rapid expansion in the semiconductor industry – importance of …

Syllabus: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Context The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police on Friday issued an advisory to the public, asking them to be vigilant …

Syllabus: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Context The body of a militant was recovered during a search operation in the Pir Panjal valley’s Reasi district on Friday. Meanwhile, eight alleged militant supporters were arrested and arms recovered from them near …

Syllabus: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting  India’s interests. Context It is vision of PM Narendra Modi to offer India Stack to countries across the globe especially those that have been left behind in their digitalisation efforts, It shall create robust ecosystem of startups, developers …

Syllabus: science (medicine) Context Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Aim: Unlocking the power of traditional medicine and providing evidence and action-based suggestions that could be interpreted into a global strategy. In modern times, the demand for natural and herbal-based pharmaceuticals and cosmetics underscores the enduring …

Syllabus: inclusive growth & development Context Artisans need a ready market for their products, not just affordable credit PM Vishwakarma scheme It help traditional craftspeople and artisans with an economic boost An outlay of ₹13,000 crore, provides loans of up to a total of ₹3 lakh (in two tranches) at …

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context After the separation of the two modules, a series of complex braking maneuvers will be executed to facilitate a soft landing. Add on points The lander module is set to descend to a slightly …

Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context The Central Water Commission on Thursday launched an app, called ‘Floodwatch’ Floodwatch The Central Water Commission on Thursday launched an app, called ‘Flood watch’ Forecast the chances of floods a day in advance. It also provides …

Syllabus: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context Union Budget had announced the launch of Phase 3 of the e-courts project — with an outlay of ₹7,000 crore — to interlink courts across India Launch of Phase 3 The Union Budget had announced the …

Syllabus: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Context President launched Vindhyagiri, the last in the series of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates built by the Indian Navy at the Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE). More Points The development as a …

Syllabus: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Why in NEWS To reduce cyber frauds performed through fraudulently acquired SIM cards, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will now mandate registration and …

Syllabus: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Context Harappans knowledge in Construction Harrapan Planning The Harappans have taught us how to make beautiful, well-planned cities which are hygienic and the scientific construction methods introduced by them, and are …