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COLOMBO PORT CITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Subject: International Relations Context: Last month, Sri Lanka passed the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, which governs the China-backed Colombo Port City project worth $1.4 billion, amid wide opposition to the creation of a “Chinese enclave” in the island nation. Concept: The project was launched in […]
BOSE EINSTEIN CONDENSATES Subject: Science & tech Context: Emergence of order from chaos in turbulent systems and Bose-Einstein condensation. This ordering leads to aeroelastic flutter and thermoacoustic instabilities as observed during the failure of the F1 engine of Apollo rocket during trials. Concept: Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) — the existence of […]
US DELAYS TARIFFS AGAINST DIGITAL SERVICES TAX Subject: International Relations Context: During the past week, the United States announced and then immediately suspended a 25% tariff on $2 billion of imports from six countries, including India, as a retaliatory measure against each of these countries’ imposition of a digital services tax. Concept: The […]
PANCHAYAT RAJ MINISTRY RELEASES MODEL PANCHAYAT CITIZEN CHARTER Subject: Governance Context: Union Minister of Panchayati Raj released A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter. Concept: It has been prepared by Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) It is a framework for delivery of the […]
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Subject: Current Events Context: The World Environment Day was observed on 5th June, 2021. Concept: World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Date of observance: Every year on 5th of June. It marks the first day of The United […]
INDEMNITY CLAUSE AND COVID 19 VACCINES Subject: Science & tech Context: The Union government is in talks with foreign manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines on their demand for indemnity from liability as a condition for selling their vaccines to the country. Concept: Pfizer, which supplies the Pfizer-Biotech mRNA vaccine, is said to have requested […]
G 7 NATIONS AGREE ON MINIMUM CORPORATE TAX Subject: International Relations Context: The Group of Seven said it would back a minimum global corporation tax rate of at least 15%, and put in place measures to ensure that taxes were paid in the countries where businesses operate. Concept: Major economies are aiming to […]
INS SANDHAYAK DECOMMISSIONED Subject : Defence Context : Recently, the Ministry of Defence has announced the decommissioning of INS Sandhayak. Concept : About INS Sandhayak It is the first of its class indigenously designed and built Hydrographic Survey Ship of Indian Navy. It was conceptualised by then Chief Hydrographer to the Govt. of […]
OPERATION SAGAR AARAKSHA II Subject : Defence Context: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire onboard the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since 25 May 2021. Concept : The coordinated joint operation between India and Sri […]
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE LAUNCHED SAGE PORTAL Subject : Governance Context : The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal to support India’s elderly persons. Concept : About SAGE (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative The SAGE portal will be a “one-stop access” of […]