PRELIMS  Google DeepMind has launched the GenCast AI model for weather forecasting. GenCast AI claims better accuracy and extended forecasting range than existing models. It uses ensemble forecasting, similar to traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP). Unlike NWP, GenCast AI is powered by AI rather than simulations. Ensemble forecasting employs an …

PRELIMS – TRIBES  The government allocated Rs 900 crore to resettle the Bru inhabitants across various districts of Tripura. About the Bru (or Reang) Tribe: The Bru tribe is indigenous to Northeast India, mainly residing in Tripura, Mizoram, and Assam. In Tripura, they are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal …

PRELIMS  Theme: “Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India – Heritage and Development). Focus: Showcasing India’s cultural heritage and developmental journey. Participants: States and Union Territories: Total: 15 Participating Regions: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka. Ministries and Departments: …

PRELIMS  Date Observed: December 24, 2024 Purpose: Commemorates the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which safeguards consumers against exploitation and unfair trade practices. Theme: “Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice” Key Initiatives Launched Jago Grahak Jago App: Educates consumers about their rights. Promotes informed decision-making in …

PRELIMS  Indore Airport is set to become India’s first zero-waste airport as of December 22, 2024. It is recognized for its comprehensive waste management system focusing on sustainability. Waste Management System: Includes recycling waste from planes, shops, gardens, and toilets. Wet waste is converted into fertilizer to support a circular …

PRELIMS  A speed gun is a device used to measure the speed of moving objects without direct contact. Mechanism: It emits electromagnetic waves that reflect off the moving object and return to the device, using the Doppler effect to calculate speed. Applications: Commonly used in traffic enforcement and sports to …

PRELIMS – SPACE TECHNOLOGY  Launch Details Launch Date and Time: December 30, 2024, at 9:58 PM IST. Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C60. Orbit: 470 km circular orbit. Mission Objectives Demonstrate in-space docking and undocking technology using two spacecraft: SDX01 (Chaser) SDX02 (Target) Test power transfer …

GS 2 – INTERNATIONAL RELATION  Context: The visit of India’s Prime Minister to Kuwait marks the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years, with the goal of enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing gaps in India’s engagement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Strategic Importance of Kuwait Geopolitical Position: …

PRELIMS – INFRASTRUCTURE  India’s First Bio-Bitumen Highway Stretch Location: NH-44, Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Technology: Lignin-based bio-bitumen. Collaborators: Praj Industries, CSIR-CRRI, NHAI, Oriental. What is Bio-Bitumen? A sustainable alternative to traditional bitumen. Derived from lignin, a natural polymer in plant cell walls. Offers similar properties to conventional bitumen with lower environmental …

GS3 – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released a report titled ‘400 Million Dreams,’ which examines the evolving patterns of internal migration in India since the 2011 Census. Internal or domestic migration refers to the movement of people within a country from one …

GS 2 – POLITY  Appointment Date: Announced December 24, 2024. Appointed By: President Droupadi Murmu. Predecessor: Justice Arun Kumar Mishra (retired on June 1, 2023). Justice V. Ramasubramanian Supreme Court Tenure: September 23, 2019 – June 29, 2023. Legal Career: Spans decades, with extensive judicial experience. Role at NHRC: Chairperson, …

GS3 – ENVIRONMENT The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Draft Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2024, which are set to come into effect on 1st October 2025. These rules aim to address the adverse impacts of unmanaged solid waste, implement the principles of a …