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A tigress killed her three newborn cubs in a zoo in West Bengal’s Siliguri last week while carrying them in her mouth. Her teeth damaged the windpipes of two cubs and the skull of the third. A zoo official described the deaths as “accidental”. This was the second litter of Rika, the tigress, who had struggled with […]

Why in News ? The Prime Minister has recently  inaugurated major temple corridors which include Bharadwaj Ashram corridor, Shringverpur Dham corridor, Akshayvat corridor, Hanuman Mandir corridor among others. These projects will ensure ease of access to devotees and also boost spiritual tourism. Bharadwaj Ashram Corridor (Prayagraj): Significance: Bharadwaj Ashram is associated with the sage Bharadwaj, […]

In an unprecedented move, around 60 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc submitted a notice seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairperson, citing extreme bias and a six-point charge sheet. They alleged he had repeatedly interrupted Opposition MPs and denied legitimate requests by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The […]

The government has appointed Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He will be the 26th Governor of RBI and will replace the current Governor Shaktikanta Das. The appointment of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is governed by the provisions of the Reserve Bank of […]

The Vice President of India can be removed from office by a process of impeachment outlined in Article 67(b) of the Constitution of India. This process is distinct from the impeachment of the President and is governed by a simpler mechanism. Key Provisions for the Removal of the Vice President: Grounds for Removal: The Constitution […]

The Bunker Convention, formally known as the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001, is an international treaty established under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It aims to ensure adequate compensation for damage caused by oil spills resulting from the use of bunker oil (fuel used by ships). […]

Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024: The Government is preparing to introduce several significant bills aimed at driving much-needed reforms in the shipping industry. Key among them are the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, both of which promise to bring transformative changes to boost the sector. […]

Antimatter is a type of material composed of antiparticles, which are counterparts to the particles making up regular matter. These antiparticles have the same mass as particles of normal matter but opposite charges and quantum properties. When antimatter comes into contact with matter, they annihilate each other, releasing vast amounts of energy as gamma rays […]

Mule Hunter AI is an advanced artificial intelligence tool or system designed to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, particularly those involving money mules in financial systems. Money mules are individuals who transfer stolen or illegally obtained funds on behalf of others, often as part of larger schemes like money laundering or cybercrime operations. Key Features […]

Article Published : The Hindu ( 09/12/2024) Important for – GS 1 /GS 3 Gist/ Summary of the Article: Incident of Contaminated Water in Chennai: Three people died, and 34 others were hospitalized in Pallavaram, Chennai, due to suspected consumption of contaminated piped water. The contamination highlights the gap in ensuring potable water, even in […]