Prelims Focus 7th June 2025

07/06/2025

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Index Cards

In News: The Election Commission has streamlined a technology-driven system to generate Index Cards and various statistical reports after the conduct of the elections.

Earlier, these statistics were manually filled at the Constituency level using numerous statutory formats in Physical Index Cards.
It is a non-statutory, post-election Statistical Reporting Format developed as a suo moto initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to promote accessibility of election-associated statistics on the constituency level for all stakeholders.
It is designed to disseminate statistics across a couple of dimensions—along with applicants, electors, votes polled, votes counted, party-sensible and candidate-smart vote share, gender based voting patterns, regional versions, and overall performance of political parties.

United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee

In News: Pakistan’s appointment to key UN counter-terrorism bodies has triggered a debate in India, in particular following recent terror incidents and military tensions.

It was established by UN Security Council decision 1373 (2001), which was adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 in the wake of the eleven September terrorist attacks in the United States.
It accommodates all 15 Security Council members and it monitors countries’ implementation of measures which include criminalizing terrorism financing, freezing terrorist property, denying support and safe haven to terrorists, and promoting global cooperation.
The Resolution 1624 (2005) improved its scope to encompass criminalizing incitement to terrorism and promoting intercultural talk.

Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal

In News: The Government of India recently launched the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal on May 29, 2025, during the Ayush Stakeholder/Industry Interaction Meet held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.

This investor-centric digital platform was developed by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with Invest India to position India as a global leader in traditional medicine and wellness.
The portal serves as a one-stop interface consolidating policy frameworks, incentive structures, investment-ready projects, and real-time facilitation tools to attract both domestic and global investors.
It empowers investors with real-time data, transparent policy guidance, and access to India’s rich natural resources, including over 8,000 medicinal plant species, and showcases the country’s trusted wellness traditions.

Inga Hydropower Project

In News: The Inga 3 project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a major hydropower initiative designed to significantly boost electricity generation capacity by harnessing the Congo River’s immense energy potential. It is part of the larger Grand Inga Hydropower Project, which aims to eventually generate up to 40,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity for the continent.

The Inga Hydropower Project, also known as the Grand Inga Hydropower Project, is a massive hydroelectric initiative located on the Congo River at Inga Falls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
It aims to harness the river’s enormous hydropower potential to generate over 42,000 megawatts (MW), potentially making it the largest hydroelectric power complex in the world.

Overview

Location: Inga Falls on the Congo River, approximately 225 km southwest of Kinshasa, near the city of Matadi in the Kongo Central province.

Existing Infrastructure: The site already hosts two operational dams: Inga I (351 MW, commissioned in 1972) and Inga II (1,424 MW, commissioned in 1982).
Planned Expansion: The next phase, Inga 3, is designed to produce between 4,800 MW and 11,000 MW, involving the construction of two new dams and extensive transmission infrastructure to supply power domestically and to neighboring countries such as South Africa and Nigeria.