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27Dec 2023

Indian Naval Ship Imphal

@indiannavy News The Indian Navy will put INS Imphal, its newest stealth guided missile destroyer, into service, in Mumbai. Rajnath Singh, Raksha Mantri, will be the guest of honour. After a thorough and demanding trial that took place in both the harbor and at sea, the missile was given to the Indian Navy in October …

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27Dec 2023

India-Russia

@DrSJaishankar News In Moscow, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. S Jaishankar discussed bilateral economic cooperation between India and Russia in a thorough and fruitful meeting. They observed the noteworthy advancements in the fields of commerce, finance, energy, connectivity, civil aviation, and nuclear. Jaishankar was pleased that …

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25Dec 2023

THE EVOLVING COLOMBO SECURITY CONCLAVE (CSC) STRENGTHENING INDIAN OCEAN SECURITY

Syllabus: GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? December’s sixth National Security Advisor (NSA) meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) marked a crucial point in India’s regional security strategy. The meeting assessed CSC’s progress in the past year and devised a roadmap for …

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25Dec 2023

THE COSMOLOGICAL CONSTANT PROBLEM: A CRISIS IN PHYSICS

What is Dark Energy? A mysterious substance that fills space and causes it to expand is Dark Energy . 70% of the universe’s energy is in the form of “dark energy”. Unlike other forms of energy (e.g., matter, radiation), dark energy is extremely dilute and difficult to detect. The three main contributors to the theoretical …

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25Dec 2023

RANSOMWARE CONCERNS IN INDIAN IT FIRMS

Why in the News? Recent ransomware attack at HCL Technologies occurred within a confined cloud environment, minimizing widespread impact. Despite containment, the incident negatively influenced the stock market perception, causing a decline in share prices. Source: Medium Growing Threat Landscape in India: Indian organizations face an increasing threat of ransomware attacks, with a Sophos study …

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25Dec 2023

PESTICIDE HAZARDS IN MAHARASHTRA: A FARMER’S STRUGGLE

Why in the News? Farmers in Maharashtra, suffer severe health consequences due to pesticide poisoning. Source: ToI Effects of over reliance on Pesticide: Pesticide exposure led to fits, seizures, and hospitalization, highlighting the dire consequences of chemical usage. Financial burden and dependency persist as families, despite health risks, continue relying on pesticides. Regulatory Response: In …

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25Dec 2023

NEMATOCYSTS: NATURE’S CELLULAR WEAPONRY

What are Nematocysts ? Nematocysts are specialized cells, and are evolution’s unique solution for animal defence. Primarily found in jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras, nematocysts act as potent weapons. These cellular structures serve both in hunting prey and protecting against predators. Source: Hindu Features of Nematocysts ?  Nematocysts contain coiled, thread-like tubules and toxin-filled …

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25Dec 2023

CHALLENGES IN INDIA-UK FTA

Why in the News? India -UK FTA faces challenges and concerns about restrictions and requirements impacting FDI inflows. Calls for revamping FDI regulations in various sectors to foster inclusivity and global market access. Source: ToI Challenges and Concerns : Lack of alignment with global service sector standards challenges India’s FTAs with the UK and EU. …

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25Dec 2023

GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE FOR TRIBAL HOUSING

Why in the News? The Centre initiates a survey and registrations for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) beneficiaries among 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups across 18 states and Union Territories. Source: IE About the Recent Developments under (PMAY-G): The Ministry of Rural Development has modified the Aawas+ app for online beneficiary identification under the rural …

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24Dec 2023

MONETARY POLICY CONCERNS AMID ECONOMIC SHIFT

Why in the News? Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) members express concerns on containing inflation and boosting growth. Source: WBPSC Key Strategies for Benign Outcome: MPC members outlines two essential strategies for a benign outcome. First, maintaining a restrictive monetary policy to guide inflation toward the 4% target. Second, preventing excessive real interest rates as inflation …

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