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Why in the News? India’s Arctic Research Station, Himadri, at Ny-Alesund will operate throughout the year. Marks India’s entry into the select group of nations conducting year-round Arctic research. About India’s Presence in Arctic : Svalbard Treaty: India signed the Svalbard Treaty in 1920; first Arctic expedition occurred in 2007. Himadri: Permanent research station, Himadri, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? 78 Opposition MPs suspended – 33 from Lok Sabha, 45 from Rajya Sabha marking an unprecedented trend. About the Suspension: Large number of MPs were suspended for disrupting Parliament after last week’s security breach. Demanded a statement from the Home Minister in Lok Sabha which led to disruptions. Opposition leaders criticize …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was presented in the Lok Sabha, on December 18, 2023, aims to regulate telecommunication activities. Proposes a comprehensive rewrite addressing spectrum rules, right of way, dispute resolution, and other regulatory aspects. Source: Business standard Objective : Bill aims to address archaic colonial-era laws and adapt to the …
Read MoreNews To reach the goal of making India a developed country by 2047, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has urged the nation’s youth to sign up for the My Yuva Bharat platform. Thakur stated in a video message that the nation’s youth are crucial to accomplishing the objective. He continued by saying …
Read MoreSource:https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=President-Droupadi-Murmu-pays-tributes-to-martyrs-on-occasion-of-Goa-Liberation-Day&id=473565 News On the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, President Droupadi Murmu honored the martyrs today. The President said on social media that the country honors the martyrs who gave their lives to free Goa from colonial control. She continued by saying that the country honors the armed forces and the freedom fighters for their …
Read MoreNEWS: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck an ethnic county in Gansu, northwest China, and the neighboring province of Qinghai on Monday at midnight claimed 111 lives, according to the local earthquake relief headquarters. The shallow earthquake, which had a focal depth of 10 kilometers, shocked the area on Monday at 11:59 p.m., according to the …
Read MoreAbout Terms of Trade (ToT): Terms of Trade in Indian agriculture, representing the movement in prices of farm commodities relative to non-farm goods and services, have significantly improved in the last fifteen years. Historical ToT Trends: NITI Aayog data reveals a substantial improvement in ToT for agriculture relative to the non-agriculture sector, notably rising from …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a 2.3% decline in global coal demand by 2026, despite record production this year. Source: Indian Express India’s Role in Global Coal Demand: India is expected to be the “driving force” for coal demand until 2026, while China and Europe anticipate a decline due to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) achieved controlled fission chain reaction. This marks a significant achievement for the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL). Source: Maps Of India About Kakrapar Nuclear Reactors: KAPP’s 700-MWe units are the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by NPCIL. Pressurised …
Read MoreWhy in the News? PM addressed the inaugural ceremony of the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. Prime Minister emphasized the emotional and creative bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, stating that this connection strengthens the idea of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’ About Kashi Tamil Sangamam : Kashi Tamil Sangamam …
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