Har Ghar Jal Programme Syllabus: GS2/ Government policies & intervention In News The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report highlighting benefits of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme in India. ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme: About:The Har Ghar Jal Programme was launched in 2019 under the Jal Jeevan Mission and is impemented by the Ministry of […]
Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know Coal Ministry organizes Seminar on “Blue Hydrogen-Energy Security & Hydrogen Economy” PIB GS-3/Eco Blue hydrogen is an industry term for hydrogen produced from natural gas and supported by carbon capture and storage. What do the different colours of hydrogen mean? NHDC to construct 525 MW Pumped Storage Power […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 ) […]