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1 .Lohri Festival:
(General Studies-I (250 marks)Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society)
Lohri is a vibrant harvest festival primarily celebrated in the northern regions of India, particularly in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. It marks the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days
The people of Punjab celebrate Lohri with utmost zest every year on 13th January. It is believed that the festival is celebrated on the day when days start becoming shorter and the nights start becoming longer.
Lohri is considered to have been derived from the word “Loi”, who was the wife of kabir, the great saint. While some people believe that it originated from the word “Loh” which is a instrument used for making chapattis. In some parts of the state people also believe that the festival’s name originated from the name of the sister of Holika
Activities
Kites Flying
Dance
Music
Bhangra
Gidhha
Boliyaan
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3 .Sonamarg Tunnel:
(General Studies-I (250 marks)Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society)
also known as the Z-Morh Tunnel, is a significant infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Location: It connects Gagangir and Sonamarg in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Length: The main tunnel is 6.5 kilometers long.
Elevation: It is located at an elevation of 2,637 meters (8,652 feet) above sea level.
Purpose: The tunnel aims to provide all-weather connectivity to the Sonamarg tourist town, which was previously cut off during winter due to heavy snowfall and avalanches.
Significance:
Tourism: It is expected to boost tourism in Sonamarg by making it accessible throughout the year.
Strategic Importance: The tunnel will also improve connectivity to the strategically important Ladakh region.
Economic Development: It is expected to drive economic development in the region by facilitating trade and commerce.
The Sonamarg Tunnel is a major engineering feat and a significant development for the region. It is expected to have a positive impact on tourism, trade, and overall development in Jammu and Kashmir.
4 .UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics.: (UN CEBD)
(General Studies-III (250 marks)Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, and Disaster Management)
was established by the UN Statistical Commission to guide the global statistical community in effectively leveraging big data. The committee provides a strategic vision and explores new methods for working with big data in official statistics.
Because of widespread and constant use of telecommunications and other devices driven by innovations in technology, digital information is continuously generated, such as data from: Global Positioning System (GPS) devices, automated teller machines, scanning devices, sensors, mobile phones, satellites and social media.
The high volume, high velocity and wide variety of these data, which are commonly referred to as Big Data require new tools and methods for capturing, managing and processing them efficiently.
It addresses challenges related to methodology, quality, technology, data access, legislation, privacy, and management.
The UN CEBD plays a crucial role in exploring the potential of big data for monitoring and reporting on the Sustainable Development Goals, fostering collaboration among national statistical offices, international organizations, academia, and the private sector.
The Data Science Leaders Network was established by the Statistical Commission in 2022 by its decision 53/124. The Data Science Leaders Network convenes data science leaders within the community of official statistics to provide overall vision, coordination, guidance, prioritization and direction in the area of data science for official statistics
5 .28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) , 2026:
(GS Paper II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations)
india to host 28th CSPOC with focus on AI and social media: Lok Sabha Speaker. India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in 2026,
The Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) is an independent organization that brings together the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the national parliaments of the independent sovereign states of the Commonwealth
Key Features:
Focus: CSPOC primarily focuses on sharing experiences and collaborating on matters related to parliamentary procedures, enhancing parliamentary democracy, and strengthening the role of Speakers within their respective institutions.
Origins: Established in 1969 by the then Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, the Honorable Lucien Lamoureux.
Independence: It operates independently of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Commonwealth Secretariat, and the Commonwealth Heads of Government.
Upcoming Event: India is set to host the 28th CSPOC in 2026, with a focus on the use of artificial intelligence and social media in parliamentary processes.
CSPOC serves as a valuable platform for Speakers and Presiding Officers to exchange ideas, learn from best practices, and address common challenges faced by parliamentary institutions across the Commonwealth
5 .Polar Vortex:
(General Studies-I (250 marks)Indian Heritage and Culture, History, and Geography of the World and Society)
is a large area of low pressure and cold air that swirls around the Earth's poles. It's like a giant whirlpool of frigid air, and it's always there, but sometimes it weakens and dips southward, bringing bitterly cold temperatures to places that aren't used to them.
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air that spins around the Earth's poles, primarily in the stratosphere. This constant swirling mass of frigid air typically remains confined near the poles, but during certain periods,
it can weaken and dip southward, bringing unusually cold temperatures and severe weather conditions to regions accustomed to milder climates.
This southward plunge can lead to record-breaking low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and dangerous wind chills, significantly impacting daily life in affected areas.
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