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Russia – China joint naval exercise Sub : IR Sec: Msc Two Russian warships have arrived in the southern Chinese port city of Zhanjiang to take part in joint naval exercises. China and Russia have greatly reinforced ties since the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine that began in February 2022. Their […]
Chance discovery of treasure pot sparks frenzy Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture The chance discovery of a pot containing 18th century gold and silver coins, and other period artefacts has suddenly elevated the profile of the sleepy village of Chengalai in Kannur district of Kerala. Coins bore the hallmarks of the late […]
Resolve Tibet Act Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Why in news? US President Joe Biden signed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act, calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute Tibet, which Beijing refers to as Xizang. Objectives of the Act Countering Misinformation: Act seeks […]
Squalus hima Sub: Env Sec: Species in news Why in news? Scientists from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark named Squalus hima from Sakthikulangara fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. About Squalus hima: Squalus is a genus of dogfish sharks in the family […]
RBI Allows Foreign Currency Accounts in GIFT City Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian citizens to open foreign currency accounts (FCA) in the International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tech-city (GIFT City) in Gujarat. This decision comes as a significant development for […]
Deregulating Non-Subsidised Fertilisers Sub: Economy Sec: National Income Urea, a crucial fertiliser, has had its maximum retail price (MRP) fixed since 2012 and is unlikely to be decontrolled or see a price hike soon. Similarly, other non-urea fertilisers under the nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime, though technically decontrolled, face informal price controls. Why Deregulate […]
Government to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to mark Emergency Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: PM Modi says it is a reminder of what happened when “Constitution was trampled over”; Congress slams government’s decision and calls it “another headline grabbing exercise” More About News: The Union government has decided to observe […]
Content determined by volunteer editors, says Wikipedia parent Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Awareness in IT Context: The defamation suit by Asian News International claims ₹2 crore in damages from the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia. More About News: The Wikimedia Foundation has responded to the lawsuit this week by Asian News International […]
NASA’s CHAPEA project: Why 4 people spent a year in an airlocked space simulating Mars Subject: Science and tech Sub: Space sector Context: NASA’s simulation mission saw four volunteers live in a habitat built to replicate conditions on Mars, seen as the most hospitable planet to support life after Earth. More About the […]
India’s first green steel initiative Sub: Environment Sec: Climate change Why in news? A consortium headed by the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) has expressed interest to pilot India’s first green steel-making initiative using 100 per cent hydrogen-based DRI production method. The project will be partly supported by the steel ministry. […]