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Ramsar Wetlands Sites

In News Recently, India added 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make a total 75 Ramsar sites in the 75th year of Independence.   What are the Wetlands? Wetlands are land areas, which are seasonally or permanently flooded with water. The Ramsar Convention’s definition for wetlands includes:  “Areas of marsh, fen, peatland […]

United Nations Reforms

In News Recently, the Defence Minister urged reforms of the United Nations at the plenary session of Moscow Conference on International Security-2022.  About General Assembly and United Nations Security Council General Assembly It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, the other 5 being Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship Council, International […]

Cooperative Federalism

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India voiced the need for healthy competition among the States. Key Points PM on federalism: While the Union and states may have different schemes, or different styles of working, dreams for a nation will remain identical.  He lauded states for playing a significant role in India’s growth. PM […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 PM says women’s power key to national progress, flags nepotism and corruption (Polity and Governance) Know about the outcomes of the PM’s recent speech and  five key resolutions.   GS 2 3   Collegium led by CJI Ramana cleared over 250 […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Country facing twin challenges of corruption and nepotism: PM (Polity and Governance ) Know about the key points of the Prime Minister’s speech and what are the Panch Pran (five resolutions) announced by the PM ? GS 2 6 The fragility […]

A road map for India-EU ties

In News While India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, it also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union (EU).  India-EU relations  Background  India-EU relations date to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community.  A cooperation agreement signed in 1994 […]

Dornier Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

In News Recently, India handed over a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to the Sri Lanka Navy to further boost bilateral defence partnership.  About Dornier aircraft Manufacturer: It is being manufactured by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Capabilities  Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft is a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL). It is a multirole […]

Rhine River

In News Water levels on the Rhine river are very low because of unusually hot and dry weather, preventing many vessels from navigating the critical European shipping route fully loaded. About Rhine river It is a waterway of western Europe culturally and historically one of the great rivers of the continent and among the most […]

Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS)

In News Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is a indigenous howitzer used in Independence Day 21-gun salute. Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) About: It is an indigenously developed howitzer gun 155 mm x 52 calibre designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Howitzers is an umbrella term for a category of […]

National Flag of India

In News  This year, the Prime Minister of India led the nation in recalling the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. National Flag of India Dr Rajendra Prasad announced that the first item on the agenda was “a Motion by […]