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Unique Workspace in Antarctica Antarctic workspace characterized by frigid temperatures, commencing each day with record-low temperatures. Researcher Vishnu Nandan recounts the challenge of adapting to temperate climate post-return from Antarctica. Part of Antarctic Scientific Survey Vishnu Nandan, a polar researcher, spent eight months as part of a 25-member team in West Antarctica, conducting sea ice …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Madhabi Puri Buch, SEBI Chairperson, unveils Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA), a collaborative effort by major stock exchanges: BSE, NSE, NCDEX, MCX, and MSE. Purpose of IRRA IRRA acts as a safety net for investors, designed to address technical glitches faced by trading members or stock brokers, ensuring a safety mechanism …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Between September 15 and November 23, a total of 55,725 farm fires were recorded across six North Indian states – Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Punjab alone accounted for 36,323 fires during this period. Farm fires in PunjabSource: The Indian Express Data Collection Agency The data is …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Justice Fathima Beevi, first female judge of Supreme court Passes away . Source: The Statesman Pioneering Achievements Appointed in 1989, Justice Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, setting a powerful example for women in law. Her landmark appointment inspired countless women to pursue legal careers. Icon …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Vice-President awards Singapore as G20 ThINQ winner. Ceremony attended by representatives from 23 nations. Highlights Over 11,000 students from India Marks India’s transition of G20 leadership to Brazil. The Vice-President Commended the Indian Navy, NWWA, and G20 Secretariat for their exceptional foresight in organising G20 ThINQ. G20 THINQ G20 THINQ is …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court instructs the Centre to establish a new delimitation commission. Source: News18 Aim To ensure proportional representation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as mandated by the Constitution. Limitation on Directives While directing the commission’s formation, the court clarifies its inability to direct Parliament to legislate for …
Read MoreWhy in the News? MGNREGA Social Audit Overview Six states have completed social audits in more than 50% of gram panchayats under the MGNREGA. Kerala stands out as the only state achieving 100% coverage. Source: the Hindu Corruption Concerns High corruption rates in MGNREGA lead to the emphasis on social audits as an anti-corruption measure. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A deep fake video featuring Rashmika Mandanna’s likeness over British-Indian Zara Patel surfaced. The incident prompted global discussions on AI, its regulation, and its potential misuse. Source: Research Gate The Allure of AI in Entertainment AI applications in entertainment, like deepfake videos, have fascinated social media users. Entertainment media often serves …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Karnataka’s political rivals, Congress and BJP, join hands for Kambala, a traditional buffalo race in Bengaluru. Scheduled for November 25-26, this collaboration transcends ideological differences. Source: Times of India Kambala: Traditional Buffalo Race Kambala is a traditional buffalo race held in slush-filled paddy fields, primarily in coastal Karnataka from November to …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 and 4 Ethical issues in international relations. Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. Why in News: The conflict in Gaza has caused a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people killed and displaced. This violence has also had a major impact on children. The Hindu …
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