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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Amended EPS is upheld, SC opens window to opt for higher annuity (Government Policies and Interventions)   Know about Employees’ Pension (Amendment) Scheme, 2014 and recent observations of Supreme Court in this context  GS 3 9 Some relief on inflation front […]

Jurisprudence for the use of Nuclear weapons

Context  In the past few days there has been much talk (and considerable apprehension) about the use of nuclear weapons as a result of the Ukraine conflict. About Nuclear weapons  They are the most dangerous weapons on earth and they can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardising the natural environment and lives […]

India and Kyrgyz Republic

In News Recently, the 10th Session of the India-Kyrgyz Republic Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation (IKIGC). More about the news About: The 10th session of IKIGC was held in a virtual format.  A Protocol of the 10th session of the IKIGC was signed between India and the Kyrgyz Republic. Both sides […]

Beidou Satellite System

In News Recently, China released its official whitepaper titled “China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System in the New Era”.  Background What is the BeiDou navigation system? Background China initiated BeiDou in 1994 with aims to integrate its application in different sectors, including fishery, agriculture, special care, mass-market applications, forestry and public security.  Global navigation network  BDS […]

Food Price Index (FPI)

In News The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation’s Food Price Index (FPI) averaged 135.9 points in October, marginally lower compared to the previous month’s 136 points. This marks the seventh successive month of decline in the index, which is a weighted average of world prices of a basket of food commodities over a base period […]

Make II Projects

In News  The Army has approved five Project Sanction Orders (PSOs) for development of niche technology by the Indian industry under Make-II route of defence procurement.  The projects include High Frequency Man Packed Software Defined Radios (HFSDR), drone kill systems, Infantry Training Weapon Simulator (IWTS), Medium Range Precision Kill Systems (MRPKS) and 155mm Terminally Guided […]

Office of Governor – Issues & Recommendations

In News Recently, Tamil Nadu‘s ruling party intended to sign a joint petition with the opposition, asking the Indian President to immediately remove their Governor. More about the news Other states: Governors in several states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, etc. have also expressed disagreements with the government on various issues. Issues: The role, powers, and […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 1 1 Festive beats (Art and Culture) Learn facts related to Wangala Festival GS 3 1 Panamaram heronry in Kerala set to get a new lease of life  (Science and Technology ) Know about Cordyceps militaris GS 3 7 RISAT­2 satellite makes re­entry […]

Twin Transition

In News Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) stated that the ‘twin transition’ approach can help leaders bring the digital and sustainability agendas together to future-proof their organizations. Twin Transition Approach  About: It recognizes that there is a huge and largely untapped opportunity for technology and data to drive sustainability goals.  The strategy combines digital […]

Growth of Digital Economy in India

In News  G20 offers India a chance to be the architect of a new digital economy. About Digital Economy Digitalization acquires a critical element in the development of the modern economy, giving birth to an all new term- ‘Digital Economy’ as it promises to add a lot more within a short span of time.  Digitalization […]