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China’s EAST Reactor: Advancing Magnetic Fusion Technology Sub: Sci Sec: Nuclear Why in News On January 20, 2025, Chinese scientists successfully maintained plasma at a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for 1,066 seconds in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor. This breakthrough is significant for the progress of ITER (International Thermonuclear […]
Delhi Experiences Second Strongest Earthquake in Three Decades Sub: Geo Sec: Geomorphology Why in News Delhi experienced a 4.0-magnitude earthquake, making it the strongest earthquake in the region since 2007. The shallow depth of the earthquake resulted in significant tremors being felt across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram. […]
Finance Ministry likely to increase deposit insurance limit from ₹5 lakh Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary policy Why in News? The Finance Ministry is actively considering an increase in the deposit insurance limit beyond the current ₹5 lakh. The move follows recent liquidity issues at the Mumbai-based New India Cooperative Bank due to an […]
How does a President’s rule function? Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: On February 13, 2025, four days after Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s resignation, the Union government announced President’s Rule in the State. A notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that President Droupadi Murmu was satisfied that “a situation has […]
Strengthening Veterinary Services through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Union Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry has announced initiatives to strengthen veterinary services in India through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Details: A three-day workshop, organized in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), focused on enhancing […]
Early Warnings for All: Bridging the Funding Gap for Global Climate Resilience Sub : IR Sec: Int Org Why in News The United Nations’ Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, aims to ensure global protection from hazardous weather, water, and climate-related disasters by 2027. However, funding for early warning systems remains unevenly distributed. […]
Suspected KNA cadres among 11 militants held in Manipur; police clear roadblocks, seize arms Sub: Geo Sec: Mapping India Context: In the past two days, security forces in Manipur have arrested 11 militants, including seven suspected members of the Kuki National Army (KNA), and seized arms and ammunition. These KNA cadres were apprehended […]
Reciprocal Tariffs by U.S. may not hurt India much, says GTRI Sub :Eco Sec: External sector Why in News? The US has introduced “reciprocal tariffs” to match or offset tariffs imposed by its trading partners, signalling a shift from WTO trade norms. This move aims to address trade imbalances and protect US domestic […]
Vice-President questions involvement of CJI in executive appointments Sub: Polity Sec: Judiciary Context: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised significant concerns about the involvement of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the selection of executive appointments, specifically the CBI director. Dhankhar questioned the legal rationale for this practice and emphasized the importance of maintaining […]
What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implemented Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget The scheme is inspired by the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) launched in 2018, […]