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Operation Garuda The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched 'Operation Garuda,' a multi-phase operation against an illicit drug trafficking network, registering 127 new cases, arresting 175 people, and seizing massive amounts of narcotic drugs. Regarding 'Operation Garuda,' It was established in close collaboration with Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau to combat the smuggling of illegal drugs and psychotropic substances, with a particular empha
Chinese Rover ‘ Zhurong” on Mars By studying underground layers, China's Zhurong rover, which landed on Mars in 2021, discovered evidence of major floods that occurred billions of years ago. The rover investigated its landing site, Utopia Planitia, which is a vast plain in Mars' northern hemisphere. These are the first radar imager results from the rover. The radar's radio waves bounce off underground materials, revealing their grain size and ability to hold an
White Fly White fly attacks on cotton have increased recently in a number of states, including Punjab and Rajasthan. What are the facts regarding the white fly? By eating on the underside of the leaf and dispersing illnesses like Cotton Leaf Curl Virus, whiteflies are a significant pest of cotton that reduce output. They consume the leaf sap and exude fluid onto the leaves, where a black fungus develops. This weakens the plant by interfering with photosynthesis, the proces
NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) recently struck Dimorphous with success. About First planetary defence test for humanity: With the collision, the test was successfully accomplished in a mission that went without a hitch exactly as anticipated. Test purpose: The asteroid's orbit around Didymos, the larger asteroid, should have been subtly altered by the impact. In order to compare this alter
Alliance for Asian Palm Oil The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) is made up of the top industry associations for the five biggest Asian importers of palm oil: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The APOA held its first general body meeting in conjunction with the Globoil Summit in Agra, India, and the following gathering is anticipated to take place in Indonesia in early 2023. One of the World's Leading Edible Oils and Agri Trade Conference, Exhibitions & Awards is
Carbon Dating Method The District Court in Varanasi allowed a petition seeking Carbon Dating of the structure inside the Gyanvapi mosque that the Hindu side has claimed is a ‘Shivling’. What is Carbon dating? It is a widely-used method applied to establish the age of organic material, things that were once living. Living things have carbon in them in various forms. The dating method makes use of the fact that a particular isotope of carbon called C-14, with an a
Saturn’s Mysterious Rings & Extreme Tilt A recent analysis concluded that the pre-existing moon Chrysalis likely fled Saturn because of its brilliant rings and unusual tilt. What are the Study's Key Highlights? Significant Tilt: Saturn has a tilt of 26.73 degrees and it is improbable that it tilted during the stages of its development. Neptune, Uranus, and Saturn all currently exhibit a significant tilt, indicating that this trait did not develop throughout the st
E-SIM Technology The eSIM (or embedded SIM) is quickly becoming mainstream due to fitness-oriented smartwatches and smartphones. What is an eSIM? An eSIM is an embedded SIM, essentially the same hardware of a regular SIM card chip, but now a permanently embedded part of the motherboard of a watch or smartphone. eSIMs were first established a decade ago in 2012, but despite their futuristic use-cases, have not completely made physical SIMs obsolete yet. Advantages of eSIMs
Hedge Fund A hedge fund is a limited partnership of private investors whose capital is managed by experienced fund managers. These managers employ a variety of tactics, such as borrowing money or trading in non-traditional assets, to generate returns on investments that are higher than average. Investment in hedge funds is frequently viewed as a dangerous alternative investment option since it typically has a high minimum investment requirement or net worth requirement and frequently tar
Asiatic Caracal The Caracal is struggling to survive, although both species (Cheetahs and Caracal) had a similar distribution in the past. The caracal is on the verge of extinction in India and it is essential to find suitable areas to conserve it. About Asiatic caracal: Scientific Name: Caracall caracal schmitzi It is an elusive medium-sized and locally threatened felid (cat) species, which has been widely reported to be on the brink of extinc
Qutb Shahi Tombs Tourists will be able to visit Hyderabad's rebuilt Qutb Shahi tombs complex, which would support Hyderabad's bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage City. Image Source - Telangana Today Concerning Qutb Shahi Tombs These tombs, which were constructed by the Qutub Shahis, are regarded as some of Hyderabad's oldest historical sites. Located next to the renowned Golconda Fort in the Ibrahim Bagh (garden precinct). They can be found near Banjara Darwaza
World Ozone Day In December 1994, the UN General Assembly declared September 16 to be the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Since then, it has been observed with the aim of raising awareness of the Ozone layer's deteriorating state. On September 16, 1995, the globe observed the first International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Theme: Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth is the theme for the 2022 International Day
About Natural Rubber Farmers and other groups have recently protested because the price of natural rubber (NR) in the Indian market has dropped to a sixteen-month low. Image Source - Wikipedia What is the reason behind the sudden drop in prices? Insufficient Demand and Other Factors because of low Chinese demand, the energy crisis in Europe, and excessive inflation. While the industry has paid a heavy price because of China's relentless zero COVID agenda, which acc
Exercise Kakadu In order to take part in the international exercise Kakadu - 2022, organized by the Royal Australian Navy, INS Satpura and a P8 I Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived in Darwin, Australia (RAN). Image Source - ssbcrackexams What are the facts regarding Exercise Kakadu? About: Exercise Kakadu is a biennial joint exercise that the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force both support. The Navy's most important marit
Windfall Tax The Ministry of Finance recently justified the windfall tax levied by the Center on domestic crude oil producers, claiming that it was not a last-minute decision but rather the result of extensive industry engagement. Image Source - clevernotes About Windfall tax It first appeared in 2022. Windfall taxes are made to tax any income a business makes as a result of an unforeseeable, external event, such as the increase in energy prices brought on by the confli
Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker is the subject of the recently released Malayalam film Pathonpatham Noottandu, which is also known as "Nineteenth Century." Image Source - Journals of India About Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker He was a nineteenth-century social reformer from Kerala's Ezhava community. He was born in Kerala's Alappuzha district to a wealthy family of merchants. In 1869, the then-king of Travancore bestowed upon
Project 17A and INS Taragiri The third stealth frigate of Project 17A, Taragiri, was recently launched by the Ministry of Defence-affiliated Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL). Image Source - News18 Project 17A The Indian Navy initiated Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) in 2019 to build a number of stealth guided-missile frigates. Two businesses, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, are currently building these (GRSE). These guide
Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) System Six flight tests of the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system were successfully completed by the Indian Army and the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Image Source - Hindustan Times Major Points Because QRSAM is a canister-based system, it is kept in and used from compartments that have been specifically created for that purpose. The internal environment of the canister is regulated, maki
Dara Shikoh Dara Shikoh is referred to as a torchbearer for societal unity by the Vice President. Image Source - Storyofpakiatan About Dara Shikoh He was the heir apparent and oldest child of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor. He was made the Crown Prince by his father, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in 1655; on August 30, 1659, he was slain by his younger brother, Aurangzeb, in a bloody succession dispute. Dara was chosen to succeed his father and his older sister, Princess
Red-eared Slider Turtle Concern has been raised over the red-eared slider turtle, an invasive species, showing up in Kerala's public water bodies. Image Source - Scroll About The main issue is that it not only devastates the aquatic habitat (leading to the extinction of native species), but it also harbours bacteria that are dangerous to humans. It is therefore recognized as a significant invasive alien species. Of the 356 turtle species recognized worldwide, 29 freshwat
Mohenjo-Daro Image Source - Harappa Mohenjo Daro's World Heritage designation was in danger due to severe rainfall in the Sindh region, according to a warning from Pakistan's Department of Archaeology. The Mohenjo Daro archaeological sites had a record-breaking rainfall of 779.5 mm between August 16 and August 26, 2022, which caused "severe damage to the site and partial falling of numerous walls, including the protecting wall of the stupa dome." The natural ca
Legionnaires Disease The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease, legionella, recently produced a cluster of pneumonia cases in Tucumán, Argentina. Image Source - findatopdoc About Legionellosis disease Following an epidemic in 1976 among attendees of an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, Legionella was found. Legionnaires' sickness. A deadly form of pneumonia (lung infection) brought on by the Legionella bacterium is called Legionnaires
PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana Image Source - pmmodiyojana On National Teachers' Day, the Prime Minister unveiled a new program called PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). PM-SHRI Scheme It is a brand-new program that is sponsored by the government and will highlight the elements of the National Education Policy, 2020. A centrally sponsored scheme is one where the union government and the states/union territories are expected to split the implemen
Sea Cucumber Recent Chinese investment in a Sea cucumber farm has raised concerns among northern Sri Lankan fishermen. Image Source - Youtube About Sea Cucumber Marine creatures known as sea cucumbers have leathery skin and an elongated body with a single, branching gonad. They can be found in both tropical and temperate oceans, living in both deeper water and the intertidal zone. Sea cucumbers can be found in India in the waters surrounding the Lakshadweep and Andaman Nic
Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator: ISRO The Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) device, which could help with the cost-effective recovery of spent rocket stages and safely land payloads on distant planets, has recently undergone successful testing by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Image Source - Economictimes What is IAD? The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center of ISRO created, developed, and successfully test-flew the IAD (VSSC). The Rohini-300 (RH300 Mk II)
Chinook Helicopters Chinook helicopters built by Boeing have recently come under scrutiny due to problems with engine fires. Image Source - Boeing.co.in About Boeing CH-47 Chinook A heavy-lifting, twin-engine helicopter with tandem rotors. Created by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Vertol and produced by Boeing Vertol (later known as Boeing Rotorcraft Systems). High Capacity: Each Chinook helicopter can transport up to 9.6 tonnes of cargo. Disaster management: The h
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan In India, September 5th is recognized as Teachers' Day. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday is honoured on this day. Image Source - Zee News About Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Date of Birth: He was born on September 5, 1888. He was India's second president from 1962 to 1967 and its first vice president from 1952 to 1962. He was raised by Telugu Brahmins. He was also a distinguished thinker, academic, and recipient of the Bharat
Tibetan Democracy Day Image Source - Tibetan parliament The Tibetan people who live in exile in India celebrate the anniversary of the creation of their democratic regime on September 2. About Tibetan Democracy Day It is commonly referred to as Mangsto Duchen (Mangsto: democracy; Duchen: occasion) inside the neighbourhood. It heralds the establishment of the democratic system in exile in Tibet. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dh
Abhijeet Sen Abhijit Sen, a well-known economist and former member of the Planning commission, just passed away. About Abhijeet Sen He served as a previous member of the Indian Planning Commission and was a well-known agricultural economist (from 2004 to 2014, PC disbanded in 2014). Prior to joining the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning at Jawaharlal Nehru University in 1985, he taught economics at Sussex, Oxford, Cambridge, and Essex. Principal Contributions:
PARAKH The establishment of a national regulator called PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) by the Union government is intended to create a benchmark framework for evaluating secondary and higher secondary pupils. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 includes PARAKH. Image Source - Youtube About parakh The National Achievement Survey (NAS) and State Achievement Surveys are two examples of periodic learning outcome
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