Current Affairs 1st April 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Coronal Hole Context: Recently, the coronal hole was discovered by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) near the Sun’s South Pole, which is 20 times larger than our Earth. About Coronal Hole: Coronal holes appear as dark areas in the solar corona in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and …
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Background: Mentapalli is a small village located in the district of Medak, Telangana, India. The village is known for its agriculture, and the primary crops grown are Pigeon pea, rice and wheat. Prior Situation The people in Mentapalli were facing a significant problem related to malnutrition due to the lack of access to nutritious food. …
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Context: The union government recently unveiled a new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023-28. Background: Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 FTP 2015-20 which was to end on 31.3.2020 was extended due to COVID pandemic and volatile geo-political scenario till 31.03.2023. Performance: India has reach record high Export Performance in Merchandise and Services Exports during this period. …
India’s Overall Exports: They are estimated to be USD 63.02 Billion in February 2023, exhibiting a positive growth of 7.81% over the same period last year. India’s overall exports in April-February 2022-23 are estimated to be USD 702.88 Billion which is 16.18% growth over the same period last year. India Overall Imports: Overall imports in …
Context: Parliament’s Standing Committee on Water Resources has recommended setting up an apex body for glacier management in the country. Decoding the Glacier Management News Currently, there are different ministries/departments/institutions dealing with hydro-meteorological and hydro-geological hazards of Himalayan glaciers. Geological Survey of India carries out surveys and maintains inventory of Himalayan glaciers. Matters related to climate …
Amrabad Tiger Reserve Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Telangana, India, and covers an area of 2,760 square kilometres. It is situated in the Nallamala Hills, which is a part of the Eastern Ghats. The reserve was declared a Project Tiger Reserve in 2014 and has a significant population of tigers, with …
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Kanha Tiger Reserve Kanha Tiger Reserve is one of the most well-known national parks and Tiger Reserves in India, located in the Mandla and Balaghat districts of Madhya Pradesh state in central India. The reserve is spread over an area of approximately 940 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of flora and …
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Context: The US ambassador to NATO has confirmed that there was an “informal exchange” regarding India-NATO cooperation with Indian counterparts on the side-lines of Raisina Dialogue and has stated that NATO is “open” to deepening ties with India. About the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Establishment: NATO was formed in 1949 with the aim of …
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, bordering the state of Karnataka. It was declared a tiger reserve in 2013 and covers an area of 1,411 square kilometers. The reserve is situated at the confluence of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats, making it a …
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Eravikulam National Park Kerala’s Eravikulam and Idukki regions are home to the Eravikulam National Park. It is situated in the Western Ghats. The Nilgiri Tahr is the park’s most well-known animal. Of all Nilgiri Tahr, it has the highest population. A flower that emerges once every twelve years is another unique feature of Eravikulam National …
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