INCOIS Launches Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
Why in the News? INCOIS unveiled an ‘Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas’ for India’s EEZ, highlighting vast marine energy potential from… Continue reading INCOIS Launches Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas
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India to Freeze Negotiations with Pakistan on Indus Treaty
Why in the News? The Permanent Indus Commission meetings are on hold until India and Pakistan talk about updating the… Continue reading India to Freeze Negotiations with Pakistan on Indus Treaty
TRISHNA Mission
Why in the News? Philippe Baptiste, head of the French Space Agency, talked about the joint India-France “TRISHNA Mission.” TRISHNA… Continue reading TRISHNA Mission
The Volcanic Island of Rapa Nui
Why in the News? The Volcanic Island of Rapa Nui (also known as Easter Island) has always been mysterious due… Continue reading The Volcanic Island of Rapa Nui
Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the “Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan” with a total outlay of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)
Chandrayaan-4, Venus orbiter gets approval from Cabinet
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the expansion of the Chandrayaan-4 mission, Venus Orbiter Mission (Shukrayaan Misison), Gaganyaan,… Continue reading Chandrayaan-4, Venus orbiter gets approval from Cabinet
Ammonium Nitrate imports cause concern
Why in the News? Ammonium Nitrate (AN) imports from Russia have sharply increased affecting domestic fertilizer companies in India. The… Continue reading Ammonium Nitrate imports cause concern
[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot
PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this… Continue reading [18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot
Nature of J&K Assembly
Why in the News? The ongoing first phase of polling for the J&K Assembly significantly marks the first assembly election… Continue reading Nature of J&K Assembly
A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
Why in the News? Although voters voiced concerns about the climate crisis, it was overlooked during the Lok Sabha election… Continue reading A climate crisis agenda remains urgent
COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Why in the News? COP29 is set to be hosted by Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22. It has a… Continue reading COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan
Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
Why in the News? The Bihar Police arrested some miscreants for waving India’s national flag with distorted Ashok Chakra/Dhammachakra. Significance… Continue reading Section 2 of the Indian Flag Code (2002)
How good are Modern Telescopes?
Why in the News? Modern telescopes, both on Earth and in space, expand our understanding of the universe by gathering… Continue reading How good are Modern Telescopes?
Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
Why in the News? The Government of India has scrapped the windfall tax on crude oil, which was previously set… Continue reading Government scraps Windfall Tax on Crude Oil
Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
Why in the News? During the historic passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill), 2023, the Vice … Continue reading Women-led development in the Rajya Sabha
How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
Why in the News? The recent surge in violence in Manipur has reignited discussions on Centre-State relations and the use… Continue reading How do Emergency Provisions impact Centre-State relations?
NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Why in the News? The Finance Ministry has launched the “NPS Vatsalya scheme” as per the Union Budget 2024-25 announcement.… Continue reading NPS Vatsalya Scheme
Turkey bids to join BRICS
Why in the News? Turkey has officially applied to join the BRICS group after Russia supported its entry. Russia… Continue reading Turkey bids to join BRICS
[pib] BHASKAR Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem
Why in the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and… Continue reading [pib] BHASKAR Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem
[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate
