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Unique Ring found around a Dwarf Planet

In News Astronomers discover a ring around the dwarf planet Quaoar in the Kuiper Belt. About In a recent study done by Bruno Morgado of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Bruno Sicardy of the Paris Observatory, a ring was founded positioned much further away from the planet than is usual. The ring […]

Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’

In News  Exercise ‘DHARMA Guardian-2023’ was held between India and Japan at Belgaum, Karnataka. About The exercise was held to share experiences gained during operations, in order to enhance interoperability in the planning and execution of various operations in jungle & semi-urban/ urban terrain. The Year 2022 also marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between […]

Air India inks Landmark Aviation Deal

In News Air India of Tata Group orders the largest ever Airbus and Boeing planes deal to overhaul its flight capacity. About Air India has recently signed letters of intent with Airbus and Boeing for a total of 470 new aircraft, including 70 wide-body planes for long-haul flights. The orders involve 40 Airbus A350, 20 […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   3   30% of poll bonds sold in Jan were in Kolkata: SBI (Polity and Governance) Know about Electoral Bond Scheme and its objectives  GS 3 3   Big infrastructure push for villages on border; 7 new ITBP battalions   (Internal […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 Eye on China, Cabinet clears 7 ITBP battalions (Internal Security) Know about Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP ) and Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP)   GS 2 6 A manifesto for tackling the silent pandemic of AMR  (Health) What is Antimicrobial Resistance […]

Silent pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance

In Context The rapidly rising Antimicrobial Resistance rates need an accelerated, multi-sectoral, global and national response. About the Antimicrobial Resistance About: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and […]

Monkeypox

In News Recently, the Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee on the Multi-Country Outbreak of monkeypox was held. The International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 are a legally binding agreement of 196 countries to build the capability to detect and report potential public health emergencies worldwide. Current Global Statistics by WHO […]

Lavani Dance

In News Recently, the State of Maharashtra witnessed a controversy surrounding Lavani dance, where the younger generation of women dancers was accused of vulgarising the traditional folk art form. About Derived from ‘lavanya’ or beauty, Lavani is a traditional folk art form in which women dancers wearing nine-yard-long sarees in bright colours, make-up, and ghunghroos(ankle […]

Custodial Deaths

In News Recently, the Union government briefed Rajya Sabha on Custodial deaths in India About The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently informed the Rajya Sabha the details of the custodial deaths reported between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2022, across all states and Union Territories in India. Police brutality and violence have exponentially […]

Delimitation in Jammu & Kashmir

In News Recently, the honourable Supreme Court junked pleas challenging the recommendations of Jammu & Kashmir delimitation commission. About The Supreme Court of India has recently dismissed a petition challenging the Delimitation Commission that has redrawn constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir. The petition was filed by two residents of Kashmir, Haji Abdul Gani Khan and […]