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What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers (CoM) of the new NDA government, comprising a larger team compared to the previous term. The Council includes 30 cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State (Independent Charge), and 36 Ministers of State, with the Prime Minister leading the team. About… Continue reading What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Why in the News? The United Nations has designated 2025 as the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’ to increase public awareness about the significance of quantum science and its applications. This initiative, led by Mexico and supported by nearly 60 countries, aims to promote activities at all levels to highlight the importance of… Continue reading 2025 to be International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

How SpaceX’s Starship can revolutionise space travel and exploration?

Why in the News? SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its first fully successful test flight. This test flight brings SpaceX closer to its goal of creating a fully reusable rocket system, a development that could revolutionize space exploration and travel. What is Starship? Starship is a two-stage heavy lift-off vehicle designed for crew and cargo transport… Continue reading How SpaceX’s Starship can revolutionise space travel and exploration?

Portable Optical Atomic Clock for accurate timekeeping at Sea

Why in the News? Atomic clocks power GPS systems, guiding us in navigation, emergencies, and military operations. Scientists are developing optical atomic clocks to enhance timekeeping accuracy for Navies. What are Atomic Clocks? Atomic clocks are accurate timekeeping devices that use the vibrations of atoms as a precise measure of time. They rely on the… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock for accurate timekeeping at Sea

[11 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: From warp speed to reset, the state of India-US ties

PYQ Relevance: Q How will the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC IAS/2022) Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2020) Mentors comment: A year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to… Continue reading [11 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: From warp speed to reset, the state of India-US ties

A push for more Climate Action

Why in the news? On May 21, 2024, ITLOS issued an advisory opinion for COSIS, clarifying UNCLOS obligations for climate change mitigation and marine pollution control.” About International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the United… Continue reading A push for more Climate Action

Why India needs a third aircraft carrier

Why in the news? Recent reports from the media suggest that the Indian Navy’s persistent request for a third aircraft carrier is edging closer to reality, as Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) prepares to commence construction on an additional Vikrant-class platform weighing approximately 40,000 tonnes. About Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2)    The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2) is… Continue reading Why India needs a third aircraft carrier

IRDAI’s new health insurance rules   

Why in the news? Recently, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDAI) introduced a set of reforms in the health insurance sector aimed at significantly enhancing service standards for policyholders. The recent rules highlighted by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) include: Cashless processing: Insurers are mandated to accept or reject cashless claims… Continue reading IRDAI’s new health insurance rules   

Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’ 

Why in the News? In March, India and the U.S. settled their last lingering WTO poultry dispute, marking the end of seven trade disputes resolved since Prime Minister Modi’s U.S. visit. What is ‘Litigotiation’? ‘Litigotiation’ is a blend of “litigation” and “negotiation,” referring to a strategic process where legal disputes are managed through a combination… Continue reading Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’ 

Bonn Climate Conference 2024: 3rd Glasgow dialogue flags need for loss & damage cooperation

Why in the News? This week, the Third Glasgow Dialogue on Loss and Damage occurred during the 60th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB60) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany. Key highlights of the Conference: Dialogue on Loss and Damage (L&D): The conference focused on discussions around the… Continue reading Bonn Climate Conference 2024: 3rd Glasgow dialogue flags need for loss & damage cooperation

What are Cabinet Committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?

Why in the News? After the swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi, he is set to share the four big portfolios of Home, Defence, Finance, and External Affairs with its alliance partners. What are the Cabinet Committees? Cabinet committees in India are groups of ministers formed by the Prime Minister to handle specific tasks or issues… Continue reading What are Cabinet Committees, and why is the CCS the most important of them all?

Hydrogen Line: A Unique Signal

Why in the News? The hydrogen line stands as a pivotal tool in contemporary astronomy, serving various purposes from studying distant stars to questing for extraterrestrial intelligence, should it exist. What is a Hydrogen Line? The hydrogen line is a special type of light that hydrogen atoms emit. It happens when an electron, a tiny… Continue reading Hydrogen Line: A Unique Signal

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