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Why in the News? The Tatmadaw faces unprecedented challenges since the February 2021 coup, with recent events indicating a potential shift in the civil war dynamics. Source: CRSREPORT The Current Scenario: Since staging a coup on February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military has carried out a brutal nationwide crackdown on millions of people opposed to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shows remarkable growth at 7.6% in Q2 of 2023, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) projected uptick of 6.5%. Despite a slowdown in the farm and services sectors and consumer spending, the GDP growth remains robust. Sector-wise Performance Gross Value Added (GVA) in the economy …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s image as a principled power faces a critical test following the U.S. Department of Justice’s 15-page indictment against an Indian national. The case involves an alleged assassination plot against S.-based Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, reportedly directed by an Indian government official. Impact Beyond Borders The repercussions of the indictment …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reveals plans to launch its inaugural X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to delve into the polarisation of intense X-ray sources. Source: Full Afterburner Significance of XPoSat: While India has established space-based X-ray astronomy focusing on imaging, time-domain studies, and spectroscopy. XPoSat marks a substantial addition by …
Read MoreAIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an advanced stage of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. It compromises the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers. AIDS is characterized by a severe decline in immune function, and its diagnosis is based on specific criteria related to HIV-related illnesses and CD4 cell count. Source: …
Read MoreNews: The Green Credit Initiative will be introduced by the prime minister today at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai. About Green Card Initiative: India and the UAE are co-hosting this significant COP28 event. This joint project adheres to the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s Green Credit program. The Union Ministry …
Read MoreAbout the news: The 5th Global Ayurveda Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, will open today with an address by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The state capital of Kerala would host the Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) 2023 from December 1–5, with the theme “Emerging Challenges in Healthcare and a Resurgent Ayurveda.” GAF 2023, the largest-ever conclave on …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in News: Recently, the draft Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2023 has been released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for public consultation. Source- Hindu Post The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) …
Read MoreAfter landslides and ground subsidence early this year, Joshimath was given permission by the Center to proceed with a recovery and reconstruction plan worth over 1658 crore rupees. The plan was approved by a High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Under it, the National Disaster Response Fund’s recovery and reconstruction window will …
Read MoreWhy in News? India forms a high-level committee to investigate U.S. claims of an Indian plot targeting Khalistani activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The U.S. alleges an Indian Intelligence official orchestrated the plot. Source:The hindu High-Level Probe into U.S. Allegations India establishes a committee to investigate U.S. accusations of an assassination plot against Khalistani activist Gurpatwant …
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