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How ISRO designed humanoid skull which will be used in Gaganyaan Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Space Sector Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025 will carry the female half humanoid Vyomitra (literally “space friend”). The design for Vyomitra’s skull, fashioned by ISRO’s Inertial Systems Unit in the […]
Centre Agrees to Further Talks with Trade Unions on Labour Codes and Related Issues Sub : Eco Sec: Unemployment and Inflation Why This is in the News: Recent discussions between the union Labour minister and Central Trade Unions (CTUs) have brought key labour-related concerns to the forefront. The CTUs have expressed dissatisfaction with […]
Microplastic Pollution in Indian Personal Care Products: An Emerging Concern Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Why in News: A recent study revealed significant microplastic contamination in personal care products (PCPs) in India, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts. A study published in the Emerging Contaminants journal, led by Riya K. Alex from the […]
Strategizing Climate Research for Effective Disaster Management in India Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Why This is in News: The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters in India highlight the urgent need to translate climate research into actionable disaster management strategies. The focus is shifting from purely academic research to practical applications […]
India’s Foreign Investments Surge to $2112 Million in July Sub: Eco Sec: External Sector Overview of July 2024 Foreign Investments: Foreign Investment Outflow: In July 2024, India witnessed a significant surge in foreign investments, with an outflow totaling $2,112 million. This marks a substantial increase compared to $1,054 million in July 2023. Investment […]
Union Cabinet Redesigns Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to Benefit Farmers’ Producers Organisations (FPOs) Sub :Eco Sec: Agriculture Expansion of Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF): The Union Cabinet has expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF), a scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore, to include financial support for Farmers’ Producers Organisations (FPOs). This redesign aims […]
Transformative Impact of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on the Financial and Banking Sectors Sub: Eco Sec: Banking Introduction and Background: Launch: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched on August 28, 2014, as a national mission for financial inclusion. Significance: Over the last decade, 53.13 crore Jan Dhan accounts […]
Pacific Islands leaders back Australia-funded joint policing plan Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: Pacific Islands states have backed an Australian-funded regional policing plan to improve training and create a multinational crisis reaction force. The decision was made during the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) summit in Tonga. Details of the plan: Under the […]
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: […]