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03Jan 2025

Obesity: The Core of the Non-Communicable Disease Epidemic

Syllabus:  GS – 3 – Health and non communicable diseases , technology in healthcare , Lifestyle Focus : The article discusses obesity as a global health crisis and a major contributor to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular ailments. It highlights the alarming trends of obesity across age groups, especially in India, its …

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03Jan 2025

Air India Rolls Out Free In-Flight Wi-Fi

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: IT & Computers Focus: Air India has become the first airline in India to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi on select domestic and international flights, making it a significant milestone in the Indian aviation industry. The service aims to enhance the passenger experience and improve Air India’s competitive edge. …

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02Jan 2025

Indian Navy to Commission Three Advanced Platforms

Why in the news? On January 15, the Indian Navy will commission three significant platforms—Vagsheer submarine, Surat destroyer, and Nilgiri frigate—showcasing advancements in indigenous shipbuilding and bolstering India’s defense capabilities. Indian Navy to Induct Three Advanced Platforms on January 15: Key Platforms to be Commissioned On January 15, the Indian Navy will commission three key …

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02Jan 2025

ISRO’s SpaDeX Experiment Paves Way for Chandrayaan-4

Why in the news? ISRO’s SpaDeX mission mrks a significant step towards mastering space docking technology. The successful docking of satellites is crucial for Chandrayaan-4, enabling lunar soil sample retrieval and future space station missions. SpaDeX: Pioneering India’s Space Docking Technology: ISRO launched the PSLV-C60 mission, placing two 220 kg satellites in orbit for its …

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02Jan 2025

2025 Declared ‘Year of Reforms’ for Armed Forces

Why in the news? The Ministry of Defence has designated 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’ to modernize the Armed Forces, focusing on technological advancements, jointness, and efficient resource utilization to bolster India’s defence preparedness and sovereignty amidst modern challenges. Objective of the ‘Year of Reforms’: Aim to transform the Armed Forces into a technologically-advanced, …

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02Jan 2025

Ultrablack Velvet Ant Discovered with Unique Pigmentation

Why in the news? Scientists in Brazil discovered an ultrablack velvet ant species, Trauma mutilla bifurca, with light-absorbing pigmentation. This rare feature, unique among Hymenoptera, raises questions about its evolutionary purpose and defense mechanisms, sparking scientific curiosity. Discovery of the Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ant: Velvet ants, despite their name, are actually wasps. The species Trauma …

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02Jan 2025

Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Reshapes Energy Markets

Why in the news? Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Europe on January 1, 2025, ending decades of supply dominance. This move, driven by Europe’s reduced reliance on Russian energy, impacts Ukraine’s revenue and Russia’s market share significantly. Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit to Europe: On January 1, 2025, Ukraine ceased the transit of Russian …

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02Jan 2025

One Nation One Subscription: Democratizing India’s Research Access

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the ONOS scheme on November 25, 2024. It aims to provide equitable access to global scholarly journals for 1.8 crore researchers, fostering innovation and supporting India’s vision to lead in global R&D by 2047. Introduction and Vision: India’s rich legacy of knowledge and innovation is being revitalized …

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02Jan 2025

Southern States’ Fertility Policies and Political Representation Debate

Syllabus: GS-1:Population and Associated Issues , Human Resource GS-2:Salient Features of Indian Society Focus: The debate over reversing fertility decline and its impact on political representation has intensified, especially in Southern States. The proposed policies to encourage larger families aim to prevent potential loss of parliamentary seats, raising concerns over the fairness of population-based political …

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02Jan 2025

IAF Modernization: Challenges And Strategic Imperatives

Syllabus: GS 3: Security challenges and their management Technological advancement and research imperatives. Why in the News? China’s unveiling of two new stealth fighter jets and other high-technology platforms has underscored its technological supremacy. This highlights the widening gap between the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF), which continues …

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