Context: As per the recent estimates, India has soared up from being a marginal player to world’s No. 2 behind only Brazil by pivoting to raw sugar exports. More on India’s Sugar Exports News Surge in India’s sugar exports: In terms of value: Between 2017-18 and 2021-22, sugar exports have soared from $810.9 million to …
Context: In its second commercial launch, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s LVM-3 (Launch Vehicle Mark 3) successfully placed 36 OneWeb satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). What is the LVM3-M3/OneWeb India-2 Mission? About: It is a joint mission between the ISRO and OneWeb, where ISRO’s LMV-3 rocket was used to launch 36 OneWeb internet satellites …
Current Affairs 27th March 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam World’s Highest Rail Bridge – Chenab Bridge Context: A railway bridge, which is taller than the Eiffel Tower, and happens to be the highest in the world, is set to open soon in Jammu and Kashmir. About Chenab Bridge It is the world’s highest railway bridge …
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Bandhavgarh National Park One of India’s most visited national forests is Bandhavgarh. It is situated in the Umaria region of Madhya Pradesh’s Vindhya Hills. In 1968, it received national park status. The 105 square kilometre Bandhavgarh National Park is located. Bandhavgarh is renowned for having India’s highest tiger population density as well as being a …
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The Hindu Newspaper Analysis for UPSC The Hindu Newspaper Analysis 25 March 2023 ‘world’s highest railway bridge’, built at a height of 359 metres over the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, which witnessed the maiden run of a track-mounted trolley on Sunday. The ₹1,486-crore Chenab railway bridge is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla …
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Transparency International Transparency International (TI) is a non-governmental organization based in Berlin, Germany, that aims to combat corruption worldwide. It was founded in 1993 and has since grown into a global movement, with national chapters and partners in over 100 countries. Overall, TI’s mission is to create a world where corruption is exposed and punished, …
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IUCN A worldwide organisation called the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) was founded in 1948. It is the largest and most diverse environmental network in the world, made up of governmental and non-governmental organisations as well as international scientists. The IUCN’s objective is to support the preservation and sustainable use of natural resources …
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Food and Agricultural Organisation The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that was established in 1945 with the mandate to lead international efforts to defeat hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Read More: NATO Countries Food and Agricultural Organization Headquarters The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) …
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Tokyo Olympics 2021 India Medals The opening ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics 2020, which was postponed because of pandemic fears, took place at the Tokyo National Stadium on July 23, 2021. 15 different countries leaders were present at this function. Tokyo is the only Asian city to have twice hosted the Summer Olympics. Despite the …
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Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations is a grouping of 54 independent sovereign nations, the majority of which were once British colonies. The Commonwealth continues to be led by the British Monarch. The organisation was founded in 1931 with the signing of the Statute of Westminster, which awarded Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, …
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