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Indian Navy Boosts Aviation Power With MH-60R Squadron Why in the News? The Indian Navy is set to commission its second MH-60R Seahawk helicopter squadron, INAS 335 (Ospreys), at INS Hansa, Goa, strengthening naval aviation, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid evolving maritime security challenges. This commissioning process, much like obtaining ex post facto environmental …
Read MoreMeasles Vaccine Averted Millions of Global Deaths Why in the News? A new analysis reveals that measles vaccines have prevented over 9 crore deaths globally in the last 50 years. This success highlights the life-saving role of immunisation, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia, where measles mortality rates were once alarmingly high. The impact of …
Read MoreSC Deviates from POCSO in Sensitive Judgment Why in the News? The Supreme Court withheld sentencing in a POCSO case involving a minor, citing the victim’s welfare and social hardship, despite reaffirming POCSO’s legal position. This decision has sparked debates over judicial discretion, victim rights, and child abuse law in India. The case highlights the …
Read MoreThree Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Luxor, Egypt: A Significant Archaeological Discovery Why in the News? Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable archaeological discovery, unearthing three ancient tombs in Luxor, formerly known as Thebes, belonging to prominent New Kingdom officials in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis. This find, located near the famous Valley of the Kings …
Read MoreBoko Haram Resurgence Threatens Stability in Nigeria Why in the News? Boko Haram attacks have intensified in northeast Nigeria, raising fears of a return to peak insurgency. This short note on terrorism highlights how recent terrorist attacks, territorial gains, and use of advanced tactics by the ISWAP faction underscore challenges faced by the understaffed Nigerian …
Read MoreTR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …
Read MoreIndia’s Kaveri Jet Engine Nears Completion for Indigenous UCAVs and Fighter Drones India’s defense innovation landscape is poised for a historic leap as the indigenous Indian jet engine, Kaveri, edges closer to completion. Developed by the GTRE DRDO (Gas Turbine Research Establishment under the Defence Research and Development Organisation), this turbofan engine is expected to …
Read MoreDeputy Speaker Vacancy Raises Constitutional Concerns Why in the News? The Deputy Speaker’s post in Lok Sabha has remained vacant since 2019, raising constitutional and democratic concerns. Despite Article 93 mandating early election, the government has shown reluctance in the election of Deputy Speaker, sparking debates on the erosion of parliamentary norms and Opposition exclusion. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev becomes the Indian Navy’s first female helicopter pilot. Awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Wings’ by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar. Held at INS Rajali, Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu About INS Rajali : Location and Operations: INS Rajali is an Indian naval air station near Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. Operates under the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Decline in Russian arms exports and France’s rise as a major arms exporter reshape global dynamics, impacting international defense markets. source:slidesrerve About the Decline in Russian Arms Exports and France’s Rise as Arms Exporter: Amid war demands and international sanctions, Russia’s arms exports plummet. Russian arms shipments dropped by 53% since …
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