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Why the news? India Energy Week 2025, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, highlights India’s leadership in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable mobility. Key initiatives include expanding non-fossil fuel capacity, boosting hydrogen adoption, and launching the 10th OALP bidding round. Key Highlights of the India Energy Week 2025 : PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise ‘Cyclone’ is being held at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, from February 11 to 23, 2025. The exercise focuses on special warfare tactics, counter-terrorism, and strengthening defense ties. About exercise ‘Cyclone’ : The third edition of the India-Egypt joint military exercise, ‘Cyclone,’ …
Read MoreWhy the news? The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot centrally monitor mob lynching prosecutions across states, urging victims to approach local courts and authorities. It also rejected a plea for uniform compensation, stating it should be based on injury severity. Supreme Court’s Stand on Monitoring Prosecutions: The Supreme Court stated it cannot micro-manage criminal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests Earth’s inner core has deformed at its outer boundary due to gravitational forces or turbulent flow in the outer core, affecting its rotation and seismic wave patterns observed over the past decades. Study Overview and Key Findings: A study published in Nature Geoscience suggests …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Transparency & Accountability , Government Policies & Interventions ,Important International Institutions Focus: India ranked 96th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, with a score of 38, declining from 93rd place in 2023. This indicates worsening perceptions of public sector corruption, highlighting the need for stronger anti-corruption measures and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Global Groupings Focus: The U.S. administration has halted foreign aid and scaled back personnel at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), placing a 90-day pause on assistance programs. This move raises concerns about its impact on global development projects, humanitarian aid, and economic stability in several countries, particularly in the Global South. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Cook Islands, a Pacific nation, plans to sign a cooperation deal with China, raising strategic concerns for New Zealand, given the region’s increasing importance in economic, diplomatic, and security dynamics in the South Pacific. Geopolitical Developments: The Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation in free association with New Zealand, is …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Kashmir hand-knotted carpet, a centuries-old craft, received a new GI logo from the Geographical Indications Registry, Chennai, to ensure authenticity, protect artisans from imitations, and boost global recognition and exports. Preserving a Timeless Craft: The Kashmir hand-knotted carpet, renowned for its intricate designs and superior craftsmanship, now has a new …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Union Home Ministry (MHA) reported a 55% rise in drug seizures in 2024, worth ₹25,000 crore, under the Zero Tolerance Policy, with significant confiscation of synthetic drugs, cocaine, and pharmaceutical psychotropic substances. Key Highlights: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the seizure of drugs worth ₹25,000 crore in 2024. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Srjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST at AIIMS New Delhi, emphasizing sustainability and a paradigm shift from waste to wealth. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named Srjanam, at …
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