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Why in the News? Recently, 6th Joint Staff Talks (JST) between India and the Maldives were held in New Delhi on December 20, 2022. The meeting was conducted in a friendly, warm and extremely cordial atmosphere. Discussions focused on the ongoing and new initiatives under the ambit of existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanism of all …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said that the insurgency-related violence in the northeast has declined by 80%. About Eight states make up today’s Northeast India (NEI): Sikkim, the “seven sister states” of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (ALP), Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Meghalaya, as well as Tripura. The Tibet Autonomous Region …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The second of the Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), INS Mormugao (Pennant D67), was commissioned into the Indian Navy. INS Mormugao History: Named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast. Launched on September 17, 2016, and commenced sea trials in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recently, Argentina won the FIFA (Fédération internationale de Football Association) World Cup 2022 held in Qatar by defeating France. What is the FIFA World Cup? About: The most prestigious tournament in the world – taking place quadrennially. First FIFA WC: Held in Uruguay in 1930, Won by Uruguay. Trophy: The trophy …
Read MoreMinistry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has allowed the conversion of regular vehicle registrations into Bharat Series (BH) numbers as part of measures to widen the scope of the BH series ecosystem. Earlier, only new vehicles could opt for the BH series mark. What is Bharat series (BH-series)? In August 2021, the Indian government …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The “Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice” (DISHA) Scheme was inaugurated for a duration of five years, from 2021 to 2026, according to a recent statement from the Minister of Law and Justice to the Lok Sabha. What is the DISHA Scheme? About: It was established in order to …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India chose not to vote on a draft resolution to expel Iran from the main international organization (Commission on the Status of Women) that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment at the United Nations Economic and Social Council. What is Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)? It is the principal …
Read MoreGraded Response Action Plan (GRAP): In the Delhi NCR Region, GRAP functions as an immediate response to the air pollution problem. Why GRAP Sub-Committee invoked the GRAP State IV? The GRAP Stage-IV actions were activated on 3.11.2022, based on the AQI forecasts, as the Delhi AQI approached the “Severe Plus” Category (AQI >450). The sub-Committee …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court will not have a holiday bench when it takes its yearly winter vacation, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently stated. Although this court calendar has colonial origins, it has been the target of criticism for a while. What are Court Vacations? About: The High Court operates for …
Read MoreRecently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Hot Test of Scramjet Engine. What is a Scramjet Engine? A scramjet, also known as a supersonic-combustion ramjet, is a type of ramjet engine where the airflow remains supersonic, or faster than the speed of sound. A scramjet lacks a shock cone and instead …
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