India and Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies Sub : IR Sec: India and World Context: India and Russia signed the working plan of the Joint Russian-Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management for 2025-2026. The plan was signed during the second meeting of the commissionin Moscow. Details of […]
On Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: On 6th August this year, Ukraine had launched a surprise incursion into Russia’s southwestern province of Kursk, in the first ground invasion of the country or the erstwhile Soviet Union since World War II. Implications of the attack For Russia: […]
Daily Prelims Notes 29 August 2024 Table Of Contents On Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk India and Russia sign working plan to handle emergencies Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan Transformative Impact of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on the Financial and Banking Sectors Union Cabinet Redesigns Agricultural Infrastructure Fund […]
Enhancing India’s Weather Forecasting Capabilities: A Strategic Upgrade Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Why in News? India’s weather department, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), is set to undergo a significant upgrade, aimed at improving its ability to forecast localized and extreme weather events. With a proposed budget of at least Rs 10,000 crore, this […]
After nano urea, research finds dip in yield and plant growth with nano DAP Subject: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: A two-year field experiment on the efficacy of nano diammonium phosphate (DAP) by scientists from the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has found a substantial decrease in wheat yields compared to conventional nitrogen fertiliser […]
Why a new homegrown missile can be a game-changer for Ukraine’s fight against Russia Subject: Sci Sec: Defence Context: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the existence of a new homegrown long-range weapon, a missile-drone hybrid which can strike deep into Russia. Named Palianytsia, the weapon was used for the first time to target […]
The two new US-India agreements signed as part of growing defence ties Subject: IR Sec: India and world Context: India and the US have signed two new agreements, the latest in a series of bilateral military agreements that have enhanced defence and security cooperation between the two countries over the past decade. The […]
Supreme Court overrules Delhi court verdict to grant bail to Kavitha: Why it criticised the HC’s reasoning Subject: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 27) granted bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases […]
Supreme Court stays Ministry of Ayush notification related to drugs, cosmetic rules Subject: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court stayed the July 1, 2024 notification issued by the Ministry of Ayush, omitting Rule 170 of the Drug and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 that deals with prohibition of advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha […]
Unveiling the Perils of Rub al-Khali: The World’s Most Dangerous Desert Sub: Geo Sec Mapping Why in News? Recently, the Rub al-Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, gained attention after a tragic incident involving two men from Telangana. They perished in this inhospitable desert after their GPS malfunctioned, their vehicle ran out […]