Cyclone Alfred

News: Cyclone Alfred is moving toward Australia’s east coast, posing a threat of heavy rainfall in various regions. Cyclone Alfred About Cyclone Alfred Cyclone Alfred is a tropical cyclone classified as a Category 2 storm. It has sustained winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 130 km/h. Note: Category 2 hurricanes (96–110 mph) cause extensive damage,… Continue reading Cyclone Alfred

India’s first complete survey finds dolphin threats

Source: The post India’s first complete survey finds dolphin threats has been created, based on the article “What the first-ever comprehensive survey of India’s river dolphins found” published in “Indian Express” on 6th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment- Conservation Context: The article talks about the first complete survey of river dolphins in… Continue reading India’s first complete survey finds dolphin threats

Arab League proposes Cairo Declaration for Gaza

Source: The post Arab League proposes Cairo Declaration for Gaza has been created, based on the article “The Egyptian alternative to Trump’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ plan” published in “Indian Express” on 6th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The article… Continue reading Arab League proposes Cairo Declaration for Gaza

Bollgard 3

News: Recently, demand for Bollgard-3 in Punjab has increased ahead of the cotton sowing season. About Bollgard 3 This genetically modified (GM) cotton variety is resistant to pests and was developed by Monsanto over a decade ago. It demonstrates exceptional resistance to insect attacks. The variety incorporates three Bt proteins—Cry1Ac, Cry2Ab, and Vip3A—which disrupt the… Continue reading Bollgard 3

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

News: Recently, Punjab has fully utilized the Rs 4,713 crore provided by the Centre through the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) It is a financing scheme launched by the Government of India in July 2020 to provide medium to long-term funding for the development of post-harvest agriculture infrastructure. Aim: It… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)

How AI Can Improve India’s Justice System

Source: The post How AI Can Improve India’s Justice System has been created, based on the article “Law, order and AI: New technologies can enable greater efficiency and transparency in tackling crime and delivering justice” published in “Indian Express” on 5th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and technology Context: The article discusses how… Continue reading How AI Can Improve India’s Justice System

More Solar Missions Launched as Sun’s Activity Peaks

Source: The post More Solar Missions Launched as Sun’s Activity Peaks has been created, based on the article “NASA’s PUNCH set to lift off: Why there has been an increase in the launch of solar missions” published in “Indian Express” on 5th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and technology-Awareness in the fields of… Continue reading More Solar Missions Launched as Sun’s Activity Peaks

Ukraine’s Invasion Exposed Global Security Failures

Source: The post Ukraine’s Invasion Exposed Global Security Failures has been created, based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes: After Ukraine, imperialism is now the norm” published in “Indian Express” on 5th March 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2– International relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context:… Continue reading Ukraine’s Invasion Exposed Global Security Failures

India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey

News: The Wildlife Institute of India, under the Union Environment Ministry, conducted the first-ever comprehensive population estimation survey of river dolphins in India between 2021 and 2023. This survey covered the main channels and tributaries of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, as well as the Beas River in Punjab. Key Findings from the First Comprehensive… Continue reading India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey

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