In News Recently, the importance of Industrial policy of India was highlighted. About Industrial Sector Industry is an engine of economic growth because it offers economies of scale, embodies technological progress and generates forward and backward linkages that create positive spillover effects in the economy. Growth in the industrial sector is one of the vital […]
In News The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has recently approved appointments to fill 23 vacancies, including 11 as judicial members and 12 as administrative members, in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). About Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) Legislature The Armed Forces Tribunal Act 2007, was passed by the Parliament and led to the formation of […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 Lift off for pvt sector in space (Space) Know about Vikram-S and its relevance GS 3 5 Impose cost on nations which back terror: PM targets Pakistan, China (Internal Security) What are the outcomes of No Money for Terror” conference ? […]
In News Recently, a study spanning 13 years has given information about flowering in Melocanna baccifera. Melocanna baccifera flowers almost fully synchronically every 48 years. Outcomes of the recent study Bamboo death and Rat floods It has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of bamboo death, rat floods and famines in northeast […]
In News It has recently come to spotlight after a Delhi Court ordered a Narco Test for Aaftab Amin Poonawala in the bone-chilling Shradha Walkar killing case. The Court took into consideration international norms on human rights, the right to a fair trial, and the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution. What […]
In News The Indian Air Force (IAF) needs a revised guiding document to help it navigate ahead smoothly. Key Points Need for Doctrinal Guidance: Presently it is debatable whether some breakthrough or efforts for indigenisation are being guided by some long-term institutionalised thinking and planning. Because for longer and permanent effects, doctrinal guidance is […]
In News India is the only country to have received the Leadership in Family Planning (EXCELL) Awards-2022 in the ‘country category’ at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP ) About The award is a recognition of India’s efforts towards ensuring access to quality family planning choices based on right information & reliable services. India […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a seminar on the National Bio Energy Programme in New Delhi in partnership with UNIDO and GEF as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Introduction Biomass is simply organic matter: that means it comes from anything that’s alive or been alive, including animal waste, […]
In News India and Russia recently agreed to “deepen cooperation” on counter-terrorism issues and enhance bilateral coordination at the United Nations. More about the UN consultation between India and Russia About: It is the third such UN consultation between India and Russia in the past year. Background: Recently India abstained from yet another vote at […]