GS 3 – Science and technology  NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP) recently made its closest approach to the Sun, breaking previous records. Overview: Purpose: PSP is designed to study the Sun’s atmosphere, focusing on understanding why the Sun’s outer atmosphere (corona) is significantly hotter than its surface and tracing the …

GS 3 – Environment – Species The recovering population of sea otters in California, especially in the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, has played a critical role in controlling the proliferation of invasive green crabs. Sea Otters: History: Heavily hunted in the 18th and 19th centuries for their dense …

GS1 – ANCIENT HISTORY During an ongoing excavation, a water storage area between mounds was discovered, with an estimated depth of 3.5 to 4 feet, highlighting the advanced water management techniques of the civilization. Additionally, a dried riverbed of the Chautang (or Drishavati) River was uncovered. Water Management Practices of …

GS3 – ECONOMICS The Indian rupee has experienced its sharpest depreciation in the past two years, with its exchange rate against the US dollar crossing the 85 mark. Exchange Rate: The exchange rate refers to the value of one currency relative to another, effectively representing the price of one currency …

GS3 – ECONOMICS  The PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund) received Rs 912 crore in 2022-23, according to the latest audited accounts. About PM CARES Fund: It is a public charitable trust registered under the Registration Act, 1908. The fund does not receive any …

GS3 – ECONOMICS  Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term government securities issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Indian government. They are used as a tool for managing the country’s short-term liquidity and are typically issued at a discount, with the government repaying the face value …

GS3 – SCIENCE & TECH India’s space program, primarily spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been one of the most successful and cost-effective in the world. ISRO was established in 1969 and has since achieved several significant milestones, advancing India’s position as a leading player in space …

GS 2 – International Relation  India and Bangladesh share deep-rooted ties stemming from cultural, linguistic, and historical connections. These bonds were solidified during significant historical events such as the Partition of India in 1947, which caused widespread suffering and separation of families. India played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s Liberation …

GS 1 – Ancient India  The Union Cabinet has recently sanctioned the establishment of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), aims to highlight India’s 4,500-year-old maritime legacy. A Lighthouse Museum, planned to be the tallest …