GS 3 – GEOGRAPHY  Names: Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo. India: Dihang (Arunachal Pradesh), Brahmaputra (Assam). Bangladesh: Jamuna. Source: Originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier near Mount Kailash in Tibet, separated from Manasarovar Lake by the Mariam La Pass. Course: Tibet: Flows through the Tsangpo Valley, receiving tributaries like Raga Tsangpo. India: Cuts …

GS 3 – SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY  Recent Development: Russian scientists claim to have developed an mRNA vaccine capable of suppressing tumor growth and metastasis, as reported by Russia’s state-run news agency. Key Terms: Vaccine: A substance that stimulates the immune system to combat harmful pathogens. Cancer Vaccine: Therapeutic vaccines aimed …

GS 2 – POLITY China has greenlit the construction of the world’s largest dam, touted as the most ambitious infrastructure project globally, in Tibet’s Medog region. Key Details of the Project Scale: This dam will have over three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest dam …

GS3 ECONOMICS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its annual report for 2023-24 under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, providing insights into the performance of the banking sector. Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) Credit Growth and Profitability: SCBs reported enhanced profitability for the sixth consecutive year. Asset Quality: Gross …

GS2 – GOVERNANCE  Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently led the 45th meeting of PRAGATI, a platform designed to leverage technology for improved governance and efficient project implementation. The discussion centered around eight significant projects, including six related to metro systems, and one each focusing on road connectivity and thermal power. …

GS3 SCIENCE & TECH  Recent research on ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan has shed new light on Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million years ago. This event, marked by a severe depletion of oxygen in the oceans, led to significant extinctions, …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECH  The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in partnership with the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has introduced India’s inaugural Undergraduate Minor Program in Quantum Technologies. This initiative is aimed at developing a skilled workforce and advancing India’s global standing in the field of quantum …

GS 3 – INTERNAL SECURITY:  The Ministry of Defence has introduced the ‘Rashtraparv’ platform, comprising a website and mobile app, to provide easy access to information about national festivals. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted its simplicity and user-friendly design, allowing citizens to stay updated on various celebrations and events. …

GS 1 – SOCIETY  Context: The policy under the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009, which allowed automatic promotion of students up to Class 8, has been abolished for Classes 5 and 8 to enhance accountability and learning outcomes. Initially, this policy aimed to reduce dropouts and eliminate the …