31st August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) China’s government recently unveiled the “2023 edition of the standard map of China,” reaffirming its territorial claims over disputed regions. The map also shows the tenth dash line which underlines Beijing’s claims over Taiwan island.
2) The north Indian Ocean (NIO) in the post-monsoon season (Oct-Nov-Dec) is a hotbed for LLCs (Low Latitudes Cyclones) that constitute about 60% of all Tropical Cyclones formed in the NIO (since 1951) but has received relatively less attention
3. Long-read sequencing, also called third-generation sequencing, is a DNA sequencing technique that enables the sequencing of much longer DNA fragments than traditional short-read sequencing methods
30th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) China’s government recently unveiled the “2023 edition of the standard map of China,” reaffirming its territorial claims over disputed regions. The map also shows the tenth dash line which underlines Beijing’s claims over Taiwan island.
2) The north Indian Ocean (NIO) in the post-monsoon season (Oct-Nov-Dec) is a hotbed for LLCs (Low Latitudes Cyclones) that constitute about 60% of all Tropical Cyclones formed in the NIO (since 1951) but has received relatively less attention
3. Long-read sequencing, also called third-generation sequencing, is a DNA sequencing technique that enables the sequencing of much longer DNA fragments than traditional short-read sequencing methods
29th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) India’s Ultra-Processed Food Sector grew at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.37 % in retail sales value from 2011 to 2021
2) At present, more than 3 lakh complaints or appeals are pending with various information commissions across India
3) India is the world’s second largest coal producer and 5th largest country in terms of coal deposits.
28th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) The share of the age group of 15-29 years in the total workforce has decreased from 25% in 2016-17 to 17% in the financial year 2022-23 as per CMIE’s Economic Outlook
2) A significant portion of domestic raw coal dispatch, around 75%, is attributed to major coal-producing states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand
3) Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). It spreads to people and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito
26th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Currently, the BRICS brings together five of the largest developing countries of the world, representing 41% of the global population, 24% of the global GDP and 16 % of the global trade
2) According to the India Tourism Statistics Report 2022 of Ministry of Tourism, Bangladesh has been the second largest amongst tourist generating markets for India in the year 2021
3) Superconductors exhibit the Meissner effect, which is the expulsion of a magnetic field from the interior of a material during the process of becoming a superconductor
25th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) The bilateral trade between India and ASEAN in 2022-23 amounted to USD 131.5 billion, constituting 11.3% of India’s global trade for the same period
2) The Shantilal Shah Committee was set up in the mid-1960s to investigate the need for abortion regulations and recommended the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
3) So far, out of over 1 lakh identified Amrit Sarovars, the work has been started for over 81,000 Amrit Sarovars and a total of over 66,000 Amrit Sarovars have been constructed/ rejuvenated
24th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) The NCF (National Curriculum Framework) has undergone four revisions in the past – in 1975, 1988, 2000, and 2005. The proposed revision, if implemented, would be the fifth iteration of the framework
2) As of January 3, 2023, the count of rural households having access to tapped water connections had risen to 108.7 million, equivalent to 56.14%
3) In 1974, Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi of India and Sirima R.D. Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka signed an agreement that recognized Katchatheevu as part of Sri Lanka’s territory, resulting in a change of ownership
23rd August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) aims to foster infrastructure development, especially connectivity, in identified sectors across the North Eastern States
2) The UK emphasized that even after achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, a significant portion of the U.K.’s energy needs, about a quarter, would still be reliant on oil and gas
3) The Umiam lake is a reservoir that was created as part of a dam construction project on the Umiam River (also known as Barapani River) in Meghalaya
22nd August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Over 90% of wildfires in coastal California are ignited by human activities such as downed power lines and campfires
2) Between 2018 and 2021, defence trade between India and Russia amounted to approximately USD 15 billion, encompassing significant deals including S-400, frigates, AK-203 assault rifles, and emergency procurements
3) Uttar Pradesh accounted for the highest share of 16.2% in the total cost of projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions in 2022-23
21st August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) In Uttarakhand, merely 31.7% of households are connected to sewerage systems, leaving the majority reliant on on-site sanitation facilities
2) As per WHO, India accounts for 27% of the global TB incidence and 35% of total TB-related deaths
3) Agnibaan SOrTeD will be the first step towards launching the world’s first 3D-printed rocket into space
19th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is created to set standards of drugs in India. Its basic function is to regularly update the standards of drugs commonly required for treatment of diseases prevailing in this region
2) In 2011, the Union government undertook a Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC); however, due to data inaccuracies, the raw data collected from almost 1.3 billion Indians was never disclosed
3) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham- the first Director-General of ASI. Alexander Cunningham is also known as the “Father of Indian Archaeology”
18th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Babur, the founder of the Mughal dynasty, termed Delhi the ‘capital of all Hindustan’ in the 16th century. Despite brief relocations (Akbar shifted his capital to Agra) the Mughals, under Shah Jahan, reestablished Delhi as their capital with Shahjahanabad in 1648, known today as Old Delhi.
2) PM e-Bus Sewa scheme is projected to create a direct employment opportunity surge, with an estimated range of 45,000 to 55,000 jobs
3) India does not have a specific law to deal with organized crime at the national level. Some states, such as Gujarat (Gujarat Control of Organised Crime Act, 2015), Karnataka (Karnataka Control of Organised Crime Act, 2000), and Uttar Pradesh (Uttar Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act, 2017), have enacted their own laws to combat organized crime.
17th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Urea is India’s most widely used fertiliser, with its consumption/sales rising from 26.7 million tonnes (mt) to 35.7 mt between 2009-10 and 2022-23
2) In 2016, during the time of demonetisation, a 100% I-CRR (Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio) was employed
3) Print media is regulated mostly through two major Acts, namely, the Press and Registration of Books Act of 1867, and the Press Council Act, 1978. Cinema is regulated through the Cinematographic Act of 1952. The telecommunication sector is regulated through the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
16th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Bail appeals have risen from approximately 3.2 lakh to 3.5 lakh annually before 2020, to 4 lakh to 4.3 lakh thereafter from July 2021 to June 2022
2) The ISFR (India State of Forest Report) 2021 estimates that more than 36% of the country’s forest cover is prone to frequent forest fires, 6% is ‘very highly’ fire-prone, and almost 4% is ‘extremely’ prone
3) The Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, commonly referred to as the BOCW Act, plays a significant role in safeguarding the rights and interests of workers in the construction sector
14th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) China remains one of the biggest importers of iron ore from India. The east Asian country imports almost 70% of Iron-ore from India
2) 14 States and Union Territories are yet to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, mandating the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) to avail funds for the next three years, under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)
3) Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India drafted in 1860 in the wake of the first law commission established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833. CrPC was enacted in 1973 and became effective on 1 April 1974. The Indian Evidence Act was originally passed in India by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1872, during the British Raj.
12th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) National Water Mission launched the ’SahiFasal’campaign in 2019, which encourages farmers in water-stressed regions to cultivate crops that are economically viable, water-efficient, and aligned with agro-climatic conditions
2) Currently, there is no specific legislative process defined in the Constitution for the appointment of the CEC and ECs. There are just five Articles (324-329) in Part XV (Elections) of the Constitution
3) India ranks 4th globally after China, the United States and Germany, in terms of installed wind energy capacity, with 42.8 GW (onshore wind) as of April 2023
11th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Top Cotton Producing Countries: India > China > USA; Top Cotton Producing States in India: Gujarat > Maharashtra > Telangana > Rajasthan >Andhra Pradesh
2) Under the Namami Gange Programme, the government is promoting chemical-free organic farming along the banks of the Ganga River. Since 2017-18, approximately 1.23 lakh hectares of land have been covered under this initiative
3) Created through the Lagos Treaty in 1975, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) aims to foster economic integration, cooperation, and development among West African nations
10th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) The NEP 2020 aims at making “India a global knowledge superpower”. It is only the 3rd major revamp of the framework of education in India since independence.
2) Like an X-ray, a Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows structures inside the body. But instead of creating a flat, 2D image, a CT scan takes dozens to hundreds of images of the body to see things that regular X-rays can’t show
3) CBI’s establishment was recommended by the Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption
9th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) July 2023 was the Earth’s hottest month on record.
2) In a randomized trial conducted by Lancet involving households with TB patients, it was found nutritional support led to 39-48% decline in TB.
3) CAG report: irregularities in implementation of PMJAY. Nearly 7.5 lakh beneficiaries linked with a single cellphone.
4) Government lost 1 lakh crore revenue in FY21 after corporation tax rate cut.
8th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) 3 lakh hectares forest land diverted in 15 years. 34% of diverted land used for mining and road construction projects
2) 3682 tigers in India in 2022 from 1411 in 2006
7th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) 1300 railway stations to be redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station scheme
2) India is the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar.
3) 5% birds in India are endemic: Zoological Survey of India.
4th August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) 9 lakh trees to be axed for Nicobar project.
2) More than 1300 seats vacant in IAS and 700 in IPS: Union minister of state for personnel.
3rd August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) NFHS 5: 19% of surveyed households did not have access to toilet facilities.
2) 57% of households did not have access to LPG: NFHS 5.
3) Out of 20 cheetahs brought in from Namibia and South Africa, 6 have died.
4) Only 2000 out of 10000 pharma manufacturing units in the country have been found to be compliant with WHO GMP standards.
2nd August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) Total assets of 223 MLAs in Karnataka stands at Rs. 14000 crore, the highest in the country: ADR report.
2) Climate investment as part of GDP: while USA and Canada spend only 0.3% of GDP in climate activities, Sub Saharan Africa has the highest investment (1.3% of GDP).
3) 20% of tiger area spanning 16 tiger reserves harbour less than 1% tigers- AITE records.
1st August #Edufacts: Important Facts of the Day for UPSC IAS Current Affair
1) 17422 people died in India between 2012-2021 due to floods: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2) GST evasion of 14000 Crores detected in April-May 2023-24.
3) On an average, women do 7 hours of housework while men’s contribution is under 3 hours.
