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Nord Stream Pipeline

In Context The Nord Stream 1, Germany’s main source of gas from Russia, was shut down on July 11 for 10 days of scheduled maintenance work. The Nord Stream 2 pipeline was suspended in February 2022, in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The Nord Stream 1 continued to be used, whose flow of gas […]

Azores High

In News According to a new study, an extremely large ‘Azores High’ (a subtropical weather phenomenon) has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the Iberian Peninsula, primarily occupied by Spain and Portugal. What is Azores High? Azores High is a subtropical high pressure system that extends over the eastern subtropical North […]

GigaMesh Initiative

In News Recently, a total of 15 villages in different parts of the country were identified which may soon be seamlessly connected through a next-generation networking solution. About the GigaMesh initiative The network solution called GigaMesh wirelessly provides fibre-like backhaul capacity and paves the road for 5G.   It is developed by Astrome supported by ARTPARK […]

Decriminalisation of Indian Forest Act, 1927

In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has issued a public notice for decriminalisation of Indian Forest Act, 1927. Key Points About:  The Ministry is undertaking a review of the Act to decriminalise minor sections of the law, including: Carrying timber into the forest,  Trespassing by cattle,  Felling a tree, Felling […]

Labour Codes

In News The streamlining of labour laws has been a work in progress, with the Centre notifying four broad labour codes to replace 29 sets of labour laws: The Code on Wages, 2019;  The Industrial Relations Code, 2020;  The Code on Social Security, 2020; and  The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. Key […]

Sarfaesi Act

In News Recently, Banks have invoked the Sarfaesi Act against telecom infrastructure provider GTL to recover their pending dues. About Sarfaesi Act Term: It is termed as Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (Sarfaesi) Act. Aim: It was brought in to guard financial institutions against loan defaulters. Taking control of […]

World Population Prospects Report 2022

In News Recently, the 27th edition of the World Population Prospects, 2022 was released by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. Report Highlights Comparing India and China: India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. In 2022, China remains the most populous country in […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1&8   Stand with Lankan people as they seek aspirations: India   It happened in columbo  (International Relations )   How serious is this srilankan economic crisis ?its causes ,present status and How has India Assisted Sri Lanka in this Crisis? […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 No resolution to Sri Lanka crisis (International Relations) What is the current status of the Sri Lankan economic crisis?How has India Assisted Sri Lanka in this Crisis?Why Helping Sri Lanka is in India’s Interests? And way ahead . GS 3 1 […]

Seriousness of Srilankan Crisis and Future Prospects

In News Recently,Sri Lankan parties agreed to form an all-party interim government after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s anticipated resignation. Seriousness of Srilankan Crisis  The government owes $51 billion and is unable to make interest payments on its loans. Political corruption is also a problem; not only did it play a role in the country squandering its […]