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Appointment of Governors

In News New Governors have been appointed recently in 12 states and the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. About  The appointment of a former Judge of the Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding judicial accountability and independence of the Judiciary. The concerns have been raised since the appointment was made soon after his retirement as […]

Boost to Border infrastructure focusing China

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar provided details of India’s projects on border infrastructure and connectivity during an unscheduled briefing in Parliament. About The government’s projects on border infrastructure and connectivity will focus on initiatives in the north and east along India’s 3,488 km border with China (Line of Actual Control or […]

India-Nepal Cooperation

In News India and Nepal recently agreed to strengthen their economic and development cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and region as a whole. More about the news India’s Foreign Secretary recently met his Nepalese counterpart holding discussions on strengthening the comprehensive bilateral relations. The visit is in continuation of the regular exchange […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   Aero show starts today: Focus on joint development and exports, says Govt (Science and Technology) Learn facts related to Aero India 2023 and its objectives  GS 2 3   Retd Supreme Court Judge, 2 Army officers among Governors for […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Former SC judge among 6 new Governors appointed (Polity and Governance) How are Governors appointed, and why is their role often controversial? And How has the Supreme Court interpreted the role of the Governor?   GS 1 1 Maharishi […]

India’s law and order matrix needs a reboot

In News Recently, the annual All India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police was held. About the Law and order in India ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India  Role of State Government: It is the primary duty of the State Government to prevent, detect, […]

Market Access Initiative (MAI)

In News Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) inaugurated the first edition of upnext India 2023 in presence of international buyers and exhibitors. About This initiative is in the form of a series of Reverse Buyer Seller meet under the name of “UPNEXT INDIA”. Reverse Buyer Seller Meet is to provide an opportunity for prospective importers […]

3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting

In News The 3rd ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting with India was held recently on a virtual platform. About ASEAN Digital Ministers (ADGMIN) meeting is an annual meeting of telecom ministers of 10 ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) countries and dialogue partner countries. The 3rd ministers meeting approved the India-ASEAN Digital Work Plan 2023 […]

Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP)

In News The Union government has proposed a mega project to merge two projects – Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Link. About It is a project aimed at harvesting surplus water available during the rainy season in southern Rajasthan and using it in the water-scarce south-eastern districts of the state. Districts […]

Quasicrystal

In News Scientists have discovered a new type of quasicrystal in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. About Physicists believed every crystalline arrangement of atoms had a repeating pattern, until material scientist Dan Shechtman discovered crystal structures that are mathematically regular but don’t repeat themselves in 1982. The first two quasicrystals were found […]