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20Nov 2024

India and Italy Strengthen Defence, Maritime Collaboration

Why in the news? India and Italy announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29, focusing on defence cooperation, classified information exchange, and enhanced maritime collaboration during the G-20 summit in Brazil. Key Agreements and Initiatives: India and Italy will negotiate a defence industrial roadmap to enhance bilateral military cooperation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is …

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20Nov 2024

Ukraine Uses US ATACMS Missiles Against Russia

Why in the news? Ukraine deployed US-made ATACMS missiles for the first time, striking Russian military targets, marking a significant shift in US policy amid rising tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. What are ATACMS Missiles? ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) is a US-made long-range missile system. Variants include M39A1 Block IA and M57, with a …

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20Nov 2024

Why Pencils Write: The Science of Graphite

Why in the news? A detailed explanation of why pencils can write, focusing on graphite’s unique atomic structure, highlights the interplay of carbon atoms and condensed matter physics in everyday materials. Composition of a Pencil Core: The core of a pencil is made of graphite, a form of carbon. Unlike diamonds, where carbon atoms are …

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20Nov 2024

EU’sCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM)

Syllabus: GS 3: Environment Why in the News? European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) has generated global controversy, particularly at COP29 in Baku, as developing countries, including India, condemn it as discriminatory.   Introduction European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) has stirred a global debate on protectionist measures veiled as climate action. Framed …

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20Nov 2024

India-China Diplomatic Talks Resumed at G-20 Summit

Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood ,Important International Institutions ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests. Focus: The recent meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the G-20 summit …

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19Nov 2024

Impact of Freebies on India’S Fiscal Health

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The growing trend of populist welfare schemes across Indian states is raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. As parties compete to offer financial handouts, it strains state budgets, undermines long-term economic growth, and hampers the development of essential infrastructure and services, prompting calls for policy reforms. Introduction: The Growing …

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19Nov 2024

National Youth Festival Reimagined as Viksit Bharat Dialogue

Why in the news? The National Youth Festival 2025, renamed Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, will empower youth to present ideas to PM Modi and engage in leadership-building activities on 11-12 January 2025. Reimagined National Youth Festival 2025: Renamed as Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, the festival will be held on 11-12 January 2025 at …

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19Nov 2024

India’s GSAT-20 Launches on SpaceX Falcon-9 Rocket

Why in the news? India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg communication satellite, was successfully launched on SpaceX Falcon-9 from Florida, marking the first collaboration between NSIL and SpaceX for satellite deployment. Highlights of the GSAT-20 Successfully Launched on SpaceX Falcon-9: India’s GSAT-20, a 4,700 kg high-throughput communication satellite, was launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket on November …

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19Nov 2024

India Hosts WADA Training to Strengthen Anti-Doping Measures

Why in the news? India, in partnership with WADA, is hosting a four-day GLDF Results Management Training in New Delhi, focusing on anti-doping standardisation, technical expertise, and global collaboration. India Hosts WADA GLDF Results Management Training: India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is hosting the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results …

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19Nov 2024

Amit Shah Inaugurates Police Science Congress in Gujarat

Why in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the golden jubilee Police Science Congress in Gandhinagar, addressing advancements in policing, technology, and reforms, alongside inaugurating key exhibitions and developmental projects. Amit Shah to Inaugurate All India Police Science Congress: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the golden jubilee edition of the All …

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