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Japan scrambles jets after Chinese aircraft ‘violates’ airspace Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Japan’s Defence Ministry said that a Chinese aircraft violated its territorial airspace off the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. The incursion lasted for two minutes. Japan deployed fighter jets and issued warning in response. Also, China recently had […]
Colombo port welcomes Indian, Chinese warships on the same day Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Sri Lanka’s main port in the capital Colombo welcomed India’s frontline warship ‘INS Mumbai’, as well as three warships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. India has voiced concern with the Sri Lankan government on multiple […]
On the unrest in the Balochistan region Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: In the past few weeks, Balochistan, in Pakistan, has witnessed large-scale protests demanding greater rights. About Balochistan: Balochistan is a region with a distinct cultural and historical identity that is now divided between three countries mainly Pakistan, Iran and […]
Gopichand Thotakura, India’s first civilian space tourist, recieves warm welcome in Delhi Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Space sector Context: India’s first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura returned to the country on Monday (August 26, 2024) to witness a warm welcome in New Delhi. He has set the record of being the second-ever […]
Bail should not suffer for lack of people to stand surety: SC Subject: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: Gandhi got bail in 13 separate cases of criminal breach of trust, cheating and criminal intimidation, but could only get two pairs of people to stand surety for his bail. He faced the prospect of staying […]
Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ Subject: Schemes Sec: Education Context: In a letter to all States, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has defined ‘literacy,’ and what it means to achieve ‘full literacy,’ in the light of the renewed push for adult literacy under the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), a five-year programme […]
BRICS: India’s Stance on the Proposal for National Currencies and a Common Currency Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context of the Proposal: The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are considering a proposal to use national currencies for trade and financial transactions within the bloc. This initiative is part of […]
Impact of New Mining Levies on Consumer Power Bills and Industrial Margins: ICRA Analysis Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Supreme Court Verdict and New Mining Levies: The Supreme Court has enabled States to impose new mining levies, which could significantly impact various industries, particularly coal-fired thermal power producers and steel and aluminum manufacturers. […]
Unified Lending Interface (ULI): A Transformative Platform for Seamless Credit Delivery Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Introduction of Unified Lending Interface (ULI): RBI Governor announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is piloting a new technology platform called Unified Lending Interface (ULI). This platform is designed to facilitate friction-less credit and improve […]
Great Indian Bustard conservation efforts struggle as numbers dwindle to 2 in Karnataka Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Context: Despite efforts by the Karnataka government to protect the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) through the establishment of a sanctuary in Siruguppa, Ballari district, the bird’s population has declined from six to just two […]