Google’s GenCast AI
Why in the News? Google DeepMind has unveiled its revolutionary GenCast AI model, designed to predict the weather more accurately… Continue reading Google’s GenCast AI
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Union Minister Releases India State of Forest Report, 2023
Why in the News? The India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) was released by the Union Minister for… Continue reading Union Minister Releases India State of Forest Report, 2023
On Kisan Diwas: Why terms of trade have improved more for farm workers than farmers
Why in the News? Crop prices have lagged behind the rising production costs, while agricultural wages have grown faster than… Continue reading On Kisan Diwas: Why terms of trade have improved more for farm workers than farmers
India, Kuwait lift ties to ‘strategic partnership’
Why in the News? During the first bilateral meeting, the leaders of India and Kuwait elevated their relationship to a… Continue reading India, Kuwait lift ties to ‘strategic partnership’
In news: Panama Canal
Why in the News? US President-elect Donald Trump criticized Panama for charging excessively for US ships’ use of the Panama… Continue reading In news: Panama Canal
What are the new Interception Rules and Safeguards?
Why in the News? The Centre has introduced the Telecommunications (Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024, replacing Rule 419A of… Continue reading What are the new Interception Rules and Safeguards?
What is Starlink?
Why in the News? Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, denied claims that militants in Manipur (India) were using his Starlink… Continue reading What is Starlink?
Crimes against humanity and an obtuse Indian stance
Why in the News? India’s stance on a ‘crimes against humanity’ treaty reflects its longstanding reservations about the Rome Statute… Continue reading Crimes against humanity and an obtuse Indian stance
The political crisis in South Korea
Why in the News? President Yoon Suk Yeol’s decision to declare martial law caused a nationwide crisis, leading to an… Continue reading The political crisis in South Korea
What are Hydrothermal Vents?
Why in the News? Indian oceanographers have captured the first-ever image of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 metres below… Continue reading What are Hydrothermal Vents?
What is Protected Area Regime (PAR)?
Why in the News? The Manipur government has announced that the Central government has re-imposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR)… Continue reading What is Protected Area Regime (PAR)?
A Study of Budgets of 2024-25 (Fiscal Reforms by States) Report released by RBI
Why in the News? According to the RBI report on state finances, India’s fiscal deficit has increased from 2.8% of… Continue reading A Study of Budgets of 2024-25 (Fiscal Reforms by States) Report released by RBI
Niti Aayog moots policy measures to develop workers’ accommodation around factories
Why in the News? NITI Aayog has proposed a set of policy interventions to enable the creation of mega workers’… Continue reading Niti Aayog moots policy measures to develop workers’ accommodation around factories
[20th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reality check on Sri Lanka’s Tamil question
PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [20th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reality check on Sri Lanka’s Tamil question
Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures?
Why in the News? The 129th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024, mandates fixed five-year Lok Sabha terms, aligning State Assembly elections,… Continue reading Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures?
Japan, India startups collaborate to tackle space debris
Why in the News? space startups from Japan and India announced a joint agreement to explore the use of laser-equipped… Continue reading Japan, India startups collaborate to tackle space debris
IRIS² Program
Why in the News? The European Union has signed a contract for IRIS², a network of 290 satellites aimed at… Continue reading IRIS² Program
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
Why in the News? Law Minister is proposing that the Bills on “One Nation, One Election” be referred to a… Continue reading Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)
Why in the News? All 17,130 police stations in India are now connected through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network… Continue reading Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS)
Places in News: Kailash Mansarovar
Why in the News? India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra. The pilgrimage has been suspended since… Continue reading Places in News: Kailash Mansarovar
