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Why in the news? The International WASH Conference 2024, held alongside India Water Week, highlighted India’s leadership in rural water management and emphasised global partnerships, community solutions, and technology for future water challenges. Key Highlights of the conference: The International WASH Conference 2024 took place from 17th-19th September alongside the 8th India Water Week in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India announces Chandrayaan-4, aiming to collect lunar samples and test docking technology, advancing its goals for future manned missions and a space station by 2035. Highlights of Chandrayaan-4: Mission Type: India’s next significant lunar mission following Chandrayaan-3. Budget: ₹2,104.06 crore ($253 million). Objectives: To collect lunar samples for return to Earth, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s upcoming Shukrayaan-1 mission to Venus is generating excitement as it aims to explore the planet’s atmosphere and surface, enhancing understanding of planetary evolution and climate change. Overview of Shukrayaan-1 Mission: Objective: India’s Venus Orbiter Mission, Shukrayaan-1, aims to explore Venus, often referred to as Earth’s “twin.” Goals: Uncover the planet’s …
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, a landmark initiative aimed at the holistic development of tribal communities. With a total budget allocation of ₹79,156 crore (central share ₹56,333 crore and state share ₹22,823 crore), this mission targets over 63,000 tribal-majority …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relation Current Events of National and International Importance Bilateral , Regional and Global Grouping and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India. Why in the News? The recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by coordinated attacks across Lebanon and Syria, threatens to draw Iran and the United States …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Science and technology -Development and their application. Recent development in the field of technology and its effect. Focus: The tech industry has seen a significant reduction in job opportunities, particularly in traditional software roles, as companies shift resources toward artificial intelligence (AI), creating a challenging landscape for job seekers in the tech sector. …
Read MoreSyllabus GS 2: Representation of people’s Act Why in the News? The “one Nation, one Election” debate highlights concerns about its impact on democracy, which critics say centralizes power, weakens voter choice, and can reduce accountability and local representation. Introduction Proposal of “one nation, one Election” threatens India’s democratic principles by centralizing power and limiting …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Madras High Court rejected a plea to change Tiruvalluvar’s birthday celebration to Vaikasi Anusham, affirming that the annual commemoration will remain on the second day of the Tamil month Thai. Case Overview: The Madras High Court dismissed a plea to officially recognize Tiruvalluvar’s birthday on the Anusham star day in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India suspends meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission, citing unresolved treaty renegotiation issues and a lack of satisfactory responses from Pakistan. Freeze on Discussions: India will halt meetings of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) until both countries discuss revising the 64-year-old Indus Water Treaty. The last PIC meeting was held in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? ISRO is preparing for its first unmanned mission under the Gaganyaan program, scheduled later this year, following successful reusable launch vehicle tests and other major milestones. About the ISRO’s Unmanned Mission Preparation: ISRO is gearing up for its first unmanned mission under the Gaganyaan program, scheduled for later this year. The …
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