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Strengthening of ties between India and Iran

In Context  Recently ,India-Iran discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks. India-Iran Relations  Historical : India-Iran relations span millennia marked by meaningful interactions.The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language, culture and traditions.  Political relations India and Iran signed a friendship treaty on […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3& 10   Soldiers exiting after 4 years will get priority in paramilitary: Centre Playing with Agni  (Defence) What Is Agnipath Scheme?Recruitment Policy,eligibility criteria ,benefits linked to it ,consequences both for the armed forces and society at large,criticism,recent announcements related to […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1&   16   Cabinet approves mega 5G auction 5G will drive ‘significant’ advancements: analysts (Science and Technology ) What is 5G?Who does it benefit?What about spectrum auction?Are there any apprehensions? And what lies ahead ? GS 3 1& 12 Party leaders, […]

Red Sanders Wood

In News Recently, lawyers have questioned the rationale of setting up a special court in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (AP), to try those found guilty of smuggling red sanders wood. About Red sanders wood Scientific Name: Pterocarpus santalinus. Known for their rich hue and therapeutic properties. Distribution:  They are usually growing in the rocky, degraded and […]

Lake Sawa

In Context  Iraq’s famous and prominent Lake Sawa has dried up for the first time in its centuries-long history and locals believe that it is due to mismanagement by local investors, government neglect and climate change. About  The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, south of the capital Baghdad. The […]

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

In News Ahead of the plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan is hoping for some respite in the form of its removal from the FATF’s ‘grey list’. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The FATF is an international watchdog for financial crimes such as money laundering and terror financing.  Established: It […]

Prithvi-II Missile

In News  Recently ,India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile during night time as part of a user training trial from a test range off the Odisha coast. The trial of the surface-to-surface missile was carried out from a mobile launcher . The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock and the […]

Wayfinding Application

In News Recently, the Cabinet approved an agreement between India and the UN on a WayFinding Application to be used in Palais des Nations. Wayfinding Application Finance: The estimated financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is USD 2 Million. Aim: It aims to facilitate navigation in the Palais des Nations premises […]

Proposed Reforms to WTO

In News Recently, India expressed concern that some suggestions on reforming the WTO will hurt developing nations. About World Trade Organisation It is an international institution that oversees the global trade rules among nations. It was established in 1995. It superseded the 1947 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The GATT traces its origins […]

Northern Ireland Protocol (NIP) Controversy

In News The Boris Johnson administration has come up with a new legislation, the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill. Northern Ireland Protocol(NIP) Northern Ireland is the only part of the U.K. that shares a land border with the EU, as the Republic of Ireland (or Ireland) is an EU member-state.  As long as the U.K. was […]