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Why in the News? A powerful earthquake struck western Afghanistan. Source: BBC About Earthquake Details: A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Jurm village in northeastern Afghanistan, with a depth of 206 kilometers. Impact on Pakistan and India: Tremors were felt in parts of Pakistan and India, including major cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Muzaffarabad, Delhi, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? China and the Maldives signed 20 MoUs during President Muizzu’s visit. Source: Britanica About Both countries aim to establish a ‘China-Maldives Strategic Partnership’ from 2024 to 2028. China firmly opposes external interference in Maldives’ internal affairs. The joint press communiqué highlights the elevation of China-Maldives relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative …
Read MoreWhy in News Indore and Surat jointly secured the cleanest city title for 2023, with Indore winning it for the seventh consecutive time. Source: TOI About News The awards were presented by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Other notable winners include Sasvad, Patan, and Lonavala for cities with populations under 1 …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court stated that Article 30(1) of the Constitution, which allows minorities to establish and administer educational institutions, is not for creating ghettos. Source: TOI About News Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud clarified that the minority status of an institution isn’t lost if its founders, from a minority community, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, Supreme Court questioned Centre on GM mustard Source: Tribune India About News The Supreme Court, on January 11, questioned the government regarding the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) and its consideration of reports from the Technical Experts Committee (TEC) on transgenic mustard hybrid DMH-11’s biosafety before approving its environmental release. …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 India and its neighbourhood- relations. Why in News: Sheikh Hasina returned to power in Bangladesh for her fifth term. Source- Hindustan Times Bangladesh’s Political Landscape Election Dynamics: Sheikh Hasina’s return to power marks her fifth term, with the absence of the main opposition, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-Jamaat-e-Islami coalition. International Congratulatory Stance: India, …
Read More@DRDO_India News From the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully tested the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile. The flight test was carried out at very low altitude against a fast-moving unmanned aerial target. The weapon system successfully intercepted and destroyed the target during …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? Numerous bills were hastily passed during the recent winter session of parliament. These legislative actions occurred following the suspension of 146 opposition MPs. Several crucial issues meriting thorough deliberation …
Read More@PIB_India News The 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra, will be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he will speak to the country’s youth on National Youth Day, which commemorates the birth anniversary of youth icon Swami Vivekananda. The theme for the five-day festival is “MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047- By the Youth, For the Youth.” A …
Read MoreWhy in the news? In its most recent Global Risks Report of World Economic Forum, the organisation highlighted that a variety of environmental risks pose significant long-term threats. The report, which precedes the annual assembly of prominent CEOs and world leaders in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos, draws insights from a survey involving …
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