Red Corridor
Three more Maoists dead in biggest encounter in Chhattisgarh
- Known for the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency.
- Geographical Spread – Parts of eastern, central, and southern India, primarily the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar.
- Socio-Economic Conditions – Has significant tribal populations and is rich in natural resources like minerals
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Shyamji Krishna Varma (1857-1930)
PM paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary.
- Founded Indian Home Rule Society, India House in London to carry out anti-British activities.
- Inspired VD Savarkar (Member of India House in London.)
- Published English monthly called “Indian Sociologist”.
- Active member of Arya Samaj
Charon
Scientists have detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon
- Largest among 5 moons of Pluto.
- Pluto is a dwarf planet located in a distant region of our solar system beyond Neptune known as the Kuiper Belt.
Greening of Antartica
Plant cover across Antarctic peninsula is increasing due to climate crisis.
- Growth of vegetation on a continent dominated by ice and bare rock
- Occurs due to – Extreme heat waves.
- Vegetation has expanded over tenfold between 1986 and 2021.
- Impacts –
- Greening may introduce invasive species
- Reduce the continent’s ability to reflect sunlight (albedo), worsening climate effects
E-Cinepramaan website
Govt to change age-ratings for films soon
- An online portal developed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the film certification process in India.
- Purpose – Facilitates the online submission and processing of film certification applications
- An accompanying mobile app, e-Cine, was launched to provide similar functionalities on mobile devices