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Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, Issue: Indo Pacific Context: India and France plan to launch a fund to support startups and climate-focused innovations in the Indo-Pacific region. Synopsis: Projects likely to be funded in the Western Indian Ocean and broader Indo-Pacific. This initiative stems from the Indo-Pacific […]

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy(E) Topic: Banking and Financial Intermediaries, Issue: NCLAT. Context: IL&FS’s new board seeks NCLAT intervention to prevent 11 public sector banks from declaring group firms as “wilful defaulters.” Key Issues: IL&FS alleges banks of violating orders, and harassing directors; Urges NCLAT to restrain coercive actions, and safeguard interests during resolution. Prelims Connect

Syllabus: GS-III ; Subject: Science & Technology (T); Topic:Medical science and Health, Issue: Vaccine for Dengue. Context: Indian Immunological Limited, a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board, is making significant strides in vaccine development Vaccine Development: Vaccine potentially available commercially by mid-2026. Also developing vaccines for the Zika virus and Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD).

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management Topic: Indian Initiatives, efforts and Commitments, Issue: Captive Elephants rules. Context: The government has issued new rules, called the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024. Key points: Elephants can be transferred when the owner can’t maintain them or for better upkeep, approved by the Chief Wildlife Warden.

Syllabus: GS-III; Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management; Topic: Environmental Impact Assessment, Issue: Star ratings for State environment bodies. Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change planned star-rating for state environmental efficiency. About Star Ratings: The plan is aimed to rank State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs) based on efficiency in granting clearances.

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Geo-physical Phenomenon, Issue: Forest fires Context: Forest fires in Nilgiris in Tamil Nadu India’s vulnerability to forest fire: November to June is considered the forest fire season in India. Over 36% of India’s forest cover is prone to frequent fires.(ISFR-2019) Approximately 4% of forest cover is ‘extremely prone’ to fire,

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Ecology and environment, Topic: Global Warming and Climate Change, Issue: Rise in sea surface temperature Context: February 2024 recorded the highest average global sea surface temperature (SST) since 1979. Factors responsible for rise in sea surface temperature Man made: Burning fossil fuels have released high levels of greenhouse gases(GHGs) into the atmosphere,

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science and technology, Topic: Defense, Issue: Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs). Context: India successfully tested Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology under Mission Divyastra. Significance: Enable simultaneous strikes on multiple targets. Places India among a select group of nations (USA, Russia, China, France and UK). Restores balance in the Sino-Indian nuclear deterrent