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05Oct 2024

India and US Enhance Critical Mineral Supply Chains

Why in the news? India and the US signed an agreement to strengthen critical mineral supply chains amid concerns over China’s control and recent export restrictions affecting cleantech industries. Agreement Details: Context: Amid rising concerns over China’s control of critical minerals, particularly in clean tech, India and the US signed an agreement to enhance the …

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05Oct 2024

Delhi High Court Recognizes Semen as Property Rights

Why in the news? The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum are considered property, allowing posthumous reproduction with consent, significantly impacting reproductive rights and bioethics in India. Key Judgement: The Delhi High Court ruled that semen and ovum samples are considered an individual’s “property” or “estate.” Justice Prathiba M Singh stated that if …

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24Sep 2024

India’s Defence Exports and International Humanitarian Law

Syllabus:  GS 3 – Defence exports , International law , Indian values and ethics in international relations Why in News : The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to halt defence exports to Israel, alleging war crimes in Gaza. Focus : The article examines India’s legal and ethical …

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06Sep 2024

INDIA’S SEMICONDUCTOR PUSH

Syllabus: GS 2: Bilateral Relations Why in the News? During the recent visit of PM Modi to Singapore, the ties were further reinforced with Critical agreements semiconductors, digital technologies, and skill development-some priority areas in the transformation toward semiconductor self-reliance by India. Source: PIB Introduction Recently PM Narendra Modi’s visited to Brunei and Singapore this …

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04Sep 2024

INDIA AND UNESCO CO-ORGANIZE 2024 CHIEF SCIENCE ADVISERS’ ROUNDTABLE

Why in the news? The 2024 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable, co-organized by India and UNESCO, will convene in Paris on 6 September 2024, focusing on open science, knowledge asymmetry, and global science advice capacity. About 2024 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable at UNESCO Headquarters: The 2024 Edition of the Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) will be …

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03Sep 2024

CENTRE CONSTITUTES 23RD LAW COMMISSION UNTIL 2027

Why in the news? The Centre has constituted the 23rd Law Commission, with a three-year term until August 2027, including full-time and ex-officio members, alongside serving judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts. source:theeconomictimes About Constitution of the 23rd Law Commission: Notification Issued: The Centre has officially notified the formation of the 23rd Law …

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03Sep 2024

DIGITAL AGRICULTURE MISSION: ”DIGITAL REVOLUTION OF FARMING SECTOR IN INDIA”

Syllabus: GS-3: Government Schemes and policies ,Use of E- technology in benefit of farmers Focus: This new programme named Digital Agriculture Mission has been cleared recently by the Union Cabinet having a share of 2,817 crore rupees. Its main objective is to build a complete digital public platform in the agricultural sector that helps to …

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29Aug 2024

“INDIA’S GREENFIELD CORRIDORS AND THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: PAVING THE WAY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT”

Why in the News? Greenfield corridors, built on undeveloped land, offer modern, ready-to-use facilities (plug & play) and reduce commuting (walk-to-work). These corridors drive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development, ensuring balanced regional development and advanced infrastructure, aligning with initiatives like ‘Make in India’ and the ‘Smart Cities Mission. source: universalinstitutions Key Points: Union …

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29Aug 2024

LOOSE ENDS: UKRAINIAN MILITARY’S SURPRISE ATTACK ON KURSK

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood relations. Effect of global politics on India. Focus: Kiev’s military forces had carried out a surprize ground invasion of Russian territory in the Kursk region which had been first in Ukrainian history since the Second World War. This has taken Moscow by surprise and people have started questioning …

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