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Why in the news? The Indian Army is set to receive the next batch of Igla-S air defence systems, addressing critical gaps in its air defence capabilities and fulfilling procurement under Emergency Procurements (EP). Payments issues between India and Russia, impacting defence deals, have been resolved, facilitating smoother transactions for critical equipment acquisitions like the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Indian government has directed public sector companies Coal India, NMDC, and ONGC Videsh Ltd. (OVL) to actively scout for critical mineral assets abroad. Coal India is pursuing lithium blocks in Chile, while NMDC is looking at gold and lithium mines in Australia. source:Resarchgate About Critical Minerals: Critical minerals are essential …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India has mandated testing and sampling of Ethylene Oxide residue for all spice shipments to Singapore and Hong Kong from May 7, 2024. This follows reports of spice product recalls, ensuring safety and quality in Indian spice exports. source:Resarchgate About Ethylene Oxide (ETO): Usage: ETO is an insecticide used as a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS- 2: Government policies and interventions GS-3: IT & Computers Why in the news? The potential end of traditional Indian election campaigns due to digitalization and evolving voter engagement methods. source:theeconomictimes Focus: The significant changes in Indian electoral politics suggests that the 2024 general election might be the last to follow traditional campaigning methods. …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting; India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Why in the news? Investing in Chabahar poses challenges due to historical US sanctions affecting progress in the region. Since 2018, India has …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas – Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism. Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Why in the News? The article discusses recent developments and challenges in restructuring India’s military leadership, focusing on the appointment of new roles such as the Vice Chief of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2 :Terrorist organizations, role of non state actors, World peace and security Bilateral relation of India with other countries Focus : This article examines the complexities surrounding the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the motivations and challenges faced by both parties. It delves into the role of mediators, the stance of key …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NISAR satellite, set for launch this year, will provide comprehensive earth monitoring, aiding in climate, agricultural, and geological studies. Key projects, including Chandrayaan-4, Spadex, and an Indian astronaut’s ISS mission, highlight ISRO’s significant advancements and future plans in space exploration. About the Nasa ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Satellite: Joint …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India VIX, a key indicator of market volatility, spikes above 21 amidst election uncertainty and foreign investor sell-offs, prompting caution among traders and investors. Rising India VIX reflects heightened fear and expected market turbulence, impacting investment strategies and prompting vigilance during the ongoing market correction. About Volatility Index(VIX): Measures near-term market …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Members of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee will introduce the Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act. Sponsored by Joaquin Castro and Darrell Issa, it formalises a cohesive strategy for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). source:worldmap Role of India in the IOR SAGAR Vision: Guided by the vision of …
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