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Why in the news? The record surge in power demand in North India due to prolonged heatwaves, leading to unprecedented measures by the Power Ministry to ensure a stable power supply by importing power from other regions and optimizing the operation of various power plants. source-IE About the News : Record Power Demand:North India experienced …
Read MoreWhy in the news? There is surge of bomb threat emails received by 41 airports in India, highlighting the response measures taken by security agencies, the identification of these threats as hoaxes, and ongoing efforts to address and prevent such incidents. Source- TH About the News : Bomb Threat Emails: 41 airports across India received …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court’s strict stance regarding the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024 examination, emphasizing zero tolerance for negligence by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Centre. Source-TH About National Testing Agency- The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous body established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Forest Fire in India , implications , Climate change induced fires , Solutions Focus : The article discusses the increasing frequency of forest fires in Himachal Pradesh, examining their causes, impacts on the environment and wildlife, historical transformations of the Himalayan forests, and proposes necessary actions for sustainable forest management and community involvement. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- International relations and forums , Shaping of Global geopolitics Focus : The article examines the changing dynamics of the G-7 Summit, highlighting Italy’s initiative to include Global South countries, the group’s declining influence amidst global challenges, and the role of India. It underscores the need for the G-7 to reassess its identity and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- Trade conflicts, impact on International Relations and global economy Focus : The article explores the implications of the recent U.S. decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports, highlighting the potential for increased economic decoupling between the West and China. It examines the broader impacts on global trade, manufacturing, healthcare, and renewable energy, …
Read MoreHabitat vs Environment While habitat and environment are related concepts, they have distinct meanings. The environment encompasses the entire external surroundings of an organism, including both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) elements like air, water, soil, and other organisms. It represents the broader context in which life exists. On the other hand, a habitat is …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Silver imports from the UAE to India surged by 5,853% from $29.2 million in FY23 to $1.74 billion in FY24, despite the UAE not being a producer of silver. About the News Rule of Origin Concerns: The spike suggests possible rule of origin violations under the India-UAE free trade agreement (FTA), …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the war Cabinet, following the departure of Benny Gantz. About the News Dependency on Ultrantionalist Allies: Netanyahu now relies more on ultranationalist allies as the war in Gaza continues. Formation and Function: The war Cabinet was initially formed for unity after the October 7 Hamas …
Read MoreWhy In New? NSA Ajit Doval and U.S. counterpart Jake Sullivan chaired the second iCET meeting in India, focusing on preventing the leakage of sensitive technologies. Source-TH About the News Extradition Incident: Sullivan’s visit followed the extradition of Indian national Nikhil Gupta to the U.S. for a plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The …
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