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Why in the news? Local communities are protesting the proposed 11,000 MW hydropower project on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh due to environmental concerns. The Upper Siang project, planned by NHPC, includes a 300-meter high dam, the largest in the subcontinent, replacing earlier proposed projects of lower capacity. Source: quora About Siang/Tsangpo River Origin …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) announced the results of its recent exam, marking the entry of three transgender individuals as sub-inspectors. Following a 2021 Patna High Court directive, Bihar government’s decision to recruit transgender individuals aims to promote diversity within public services. Source: SocialJustice Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Retail inflation for industrial workers in India decreased to 3.86% in May 2024 from 4.42% in May 2023. The Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) also showed a slight decline from 3.87% in April 2024 to 3.86% in May 2024. Source: CEIC Key Points: Decrease in Year-on-Year Inflation: May 2024 recorded a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the FCRA registration of CACIM, the parent entity of the Centre for Financial Accountability (CFA). The cancellation is attributed to incorrect filings of returns for the years 2018 and 2019. Source: RJA Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA): Enacted by Parliament, FCRA regulates foreign contributions to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) arrested two men in eastern Ladakh for allegedly smuggling 108 kg of gold biscuits from China. This incident marks the first time a large-scale gold smuggling racket has been exposed in the region, leading to the arrest of two local individuals. Source: MoneyControl Power to Curb …
Read MoreWhy in the News? At least two individuals in India received alerts from Apple, indicating they were targeted by a Pegasus-like spyware. The alerts, sent on 9th july night, described a “mercenary” attack, though Apple did not explicitly state it was state-backed, unlike previous communications. Source: Medium Understanding Mercenary Spyware Attacks Rarity and Sophistication: Mercenary …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- MNCs , economic slowdown , Persistent issues and inherent solutions Focus : The article examines the trend of multinational corporations selling stakes in their Indian subsidiaries to capitalize on high valuations. It discusses the implications of this trend for India’s capital markets, potential concerns, and the broader economic impact. Source – ORF …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DRDO has sanctioned seven new projects to private sector companies, focusing on innovative technologies like underwater-launched UAVs and advanced textiles. source:slideshare About New Projects Sanctioned for Technological Development: Aircraft Anti-Icing Mechanism Development: Company: Craftlogic Labs Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru. Objective: Develop a mechanism for turning on the aircraft anti-icing system. Radar Signal …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Focus: The call for a caste Census has gained renewed momentum, with multiple states conducting their own caste surveys. The demand for comprehensive caste data collection in the national Census has become a focal point …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The 2nd BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers’ Retreat begins today in New Delhi, hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This event aims to enhance cooperation among BIMSTEC member countries in sectors like security, connectivity, trade, and investment in the Bay of Bengal region. Key Highlights Purpose: The retreat focuses on broadening and …
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