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News United Nations Organization reform is imperative, as highlighted by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday. Speaking at a Bengaluru Rotary Institute event, he compared the UN Security Council to an old club, with established members unwilling to admit new members and even less eager to be questioned. Observation by EAM on multiple …
Read MoreNews In the final nine months of the current fiscal year, space sector startups in the nation have drawn over 1,000 crore rupees in private investment, according to Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to him, India’s space economy will grow significantly by 2040 from its current modest level of 8 billion dollars. He stated that …
Read MoreNews The inaugural Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) came to an end in New Delhi, with 105 medals won by Haryana, comprising 40 gold, 39 silver, and 26 bronze. Beginning on December 10, about 1,450 para-athletes from all over the nation competed in KIPG 2023. With 62 medals, including 25 gold, 23 silver, and 14 …
Read MoreSyllabus : GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman is on a state visit to India, marking his first visit since assuming office in 2020. Indian Prime Minister’s landmark visit to Oman in 2018 solidified crucial agreements in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is set to introduce full body scanners and computer tomography X-ray (CTX) scanners by May 2024. Source: Daily Mail Enhanced Screening Technology: The scanners, already deployed globally, offer faster and more thorough passenger screening compared to metal detectors and manual frisking. CTX scanners specifically target …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Pune Lok Sabha seat became vacant after MP Girish Bapat’s death on March 29. Sughosh Joshi, a law graduate and Pune voter, challenged the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) delay in conducting the bypoll. Petition and ECI’s Response: Joshi filed a petition on November 7, contesting ECI’s certificate stating difficulty in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India is emphasizing a simplified mobility regime for its service sector workforce in the ongoing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with the UK. Both nations are addressing pending issues within the FTA negotiations. Visa Facilitation for Service Firms: India urges the UK to align the visa regime to facilitate the operation …
Read MoreWhy in the News? A recent study suggests Neanderthals were early risers, and some modern humans may have inherited this trait from them. The research compared DNA from living humans with genetic material obtained from Neanderthal fossils, revealing similarities in clock-related genes between the two. Who are Neanderthals? Neanderthals, an archaic human species or subspecies, …
Read MoreWhy in the News / Background: India and the EU engaged in seven months of negotiations regarding the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) import duty case. The EU initiated dispute settlement proceedings against India in 2019, contesting the import duty imposed on various ICT products. The EU argued that India’s duty practices were inconsistent with …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Government reverses the ban, allowing the use of sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses for ethanol. Government initially banned the use . Source : PIB Highlights: Details of Flexibility: Caps the diversion of sugar at 17 lakh tonnes for the 2023-24 supply year (ends October 2024). Target: Government aims for 15% ethanol …
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