PRELIMS Context: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, India’s highest sporting honor, was conferred upon outstanding sportspersons for their exceptional achievements, in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About the Award Inception: Introduced in 1991-1992 as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. Renaming: Renamed in 2021 to honor Major …
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Kurukop Echo
PRELIMS Context: A recent study identifies the unique “Kurukop echo,” which likely drew ancient artists to a site in the Nama Karoo region of South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Kurukop Location: Situated in the Nama Karoo region. Geological Formation: Dates back 300 million years, predating the breakup of the supercontinent …
Read More »Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
GS 3 – DEFENCE On Army Day (January 15, 2025), the Defence Minister unveiled the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website. Key Features: Objective: Promotes battlefield tourism at key military sites along India’s borders. Integration with Incredible India Campaign: The Ministry of Tourism has incorporated the initiative into the ‘Incredible India’ program …
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GS 3 – ECONOMY Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission to review and revise the salary structure, allowances, and retirement benefits of central government employees and pensioners. Pay Commission Appointment: Constituted by the central government to evaluate salaries, allowances, and pensions based on …
Read More »Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)
GS 2 – GOVERNANCE Context: The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) was launched to enhance immigration clearance for Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, ensuring a streamlined and secure international travel experience. Objective and Vision Primary Goal: To simplify and expedite immigration processes while …
Read More »Farming in Space
GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SPACE ISRO CROPS Mission ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully germinating lobia seeds during its CROPS module experiment, advancing sustainable farming in space. Why Grow Plants in Space? Sustainable Food Source: Growing plants reduces reliance on pre-packaged food, offering fresh nutrition …
Read More »Central Cybercrime Suspect Registry
GS 3 – INTERNAL SECURITY India has successfully blocked fraudulent transactions worth ₹1,800 crore within 90 days using the Central Cybercrime Suspect Registry, developed under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to adopt this system for fraud prevention. Indian Cyber …
Read More »Planet Parade Phenomenon
GS 3 – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY A spectacular “planet parade” is currently visible, showcasing six planets aligned in an arc in the night sky. This event provides a unique opportunity to observe planetary motions and celestial alignments. What is a Planet Parade? Definition: A planet parade occurs when multiple planets …
Read More »Kuka Rebellion
GS 1 – MODERN INDIA Context: On January 17, Punjab Chief Minister paid tribute at the Namdhari Shaheed Smarak in Malerkotla to honor the martyrs of the Kuka Rebellion, a significant anti-British movement in Punjab’s history. What is the Kuka Rebellion? The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising initiated by …
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