Drone Threat: Need for Comprehensive Counter-Drone Strategy Syllabus: GS 3/Science and Technology/Internal Security In Context The possibility of the use of weaponised drones for terrorist activities in the present scenario calls for serious attention from the global community. The Drone Threat The potential use of drones in a terrorist incident or attack against critical infrastructure […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Maiden India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise PIB GS-3/Security The first edition of India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise commenced on 07 Jun 23 in the Gulf of Oman ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off Odisha coast PIB GS-3/Security Ballistic Missile ‘Agni Prime’ […]
Atlantic declaration Syllabus: GS 2/International Relations In News US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak agreed on an “Atlantic declaration. About Atlantic Declaration The Atlantic Declaration and accompanying Action Plan form the basis of a new type of innovative partnership across the full spectrum of economic, technological, commercial, and trade relations. It […]
In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made an announcement regarding its key rates after the conclusion of a three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Major Highlights The committee decided to keep the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) unchanged at 6.50% on the basis of an assessment of the current […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index AIR GS-3/Eco 5th State Food Safety Index (SFSI) released Rapid Food Testing Kit (RAFT) portal unveiled India has emerged as the 2nd Largest Producer of Crude Steel in the world PIB GS-3/Eco India is 2nd Largest Producer of Crude […]
Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON) Syllabus: GS2/ Government policies & intervention In News The Kerala government Monday (June 5) officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON). Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) About: Basically, KFON will act as an infrastructure provider. It is an optical fibre cable network of 30,000 kms, with 375 Points-of-Presence across […]
In Context It has been observed that Cities are critical actors in the energy transition. Role of Cities in energy-system transitions In 2020, cities dumped a whopping 29 trillion tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This carbon dioxide along with other greenhouse gases poses a serious health hazard. It also manifests as extreme weather […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Iran to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia All India Radio GS-2/International Iran restores diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia broke ties with Iran in 2016 BIMSTEC Centre for energy cooperation will be inaugurated in India this year: Secretary General Tenzin Lekphell All India Radio GS-2/International […]
Manual Scavenging Syllabus: GS 1/Social Issues In News According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s recent report only 66% of districts in a country are free of manual scavenging. About Manual scavenging The Act of Manual Scavenging refers to manually cleaning, carrying, and disposing of, or handling in any manner, human excreta in […]
In News Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. The Quad Summit was advanced by four days following US President Joe Biden’s decision not to go ahead with a planned visit to Australia because of stalled domestic debt ceiling negotiations About Quadrilateral Security Dialogue(Quad ) […]