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India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin missiles Sub: Science and tech Sec: Defence India-U.S. Defence Collaboration: India is in early talks with the U.S. about co-producing Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Details: Deals for MQ-9B Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and GE-414 jet engines are progressing, […]
Scientists find first evidence that butterflies crossed the Atlantic Ocean Sub: Environment Sec: Species in news Context: Scientists discovered that butterflies made a 2,600-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean. Details: Gerard Talavera spotted painted lady butterflies in French Guiana in 2013, which was unusual since they are not typically found in South America. […]
Uttarakhand to study risk posed by 13 glacial lakes during monsoon Sub: Geography Sec: Climatology Vulnerability Study of Glacial Lakes in Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department (USDMA) is initiating a vulnerability study of 13 glacial lakes, with five identified as being in high-risk zones. Purpose: The study aims to provide essential […]
Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition Sub: Polity Sec: Legislature Who can serve as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha? The position of Leader of Opposition was officially described in The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977. The Act describes the Leader of Opposition as […]
Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Deal Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: In the wake of an unprecedented financial crash in 2022, Sri Lanka faced a severe debt crisis, leading to a default on its external debt. Recent Developments: Debt Restructuring Agreement: Sri Lanka announced a final agreement with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) […]
Rise in Indian Coffee Exports in Response to EUDR Sub: IR Sec: Grouping Context: Indian coffee exporters have experienced a surge in demand from European buyers. This trend is attributed to the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which aims to minimize the importation of products linked to deforestation. EUDR Overview Objective: To […]
‘Multi-omics’ is changing how India spots and treats TB, cancers Sub: Science and tech Sec: Biotech Context: In January 2024, the Department of Biotechnology said it had completed sequencing 10,000 genomes from 99 ethnic groups under its ‘Genome India’ project. More on news: In October 2020, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research […]
How well is India tapping its rooftop solar potential? Sub: Schemes Sec: Renewable energy Context: The country’s installed RTS capacity increased by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, the highest growth reported in a year. Statistics regarding RTS: As of March 31 this year, the total installed RTS capacity in India was 11.87 GW, per […]
Cauvery delta farmers are gaining resilience by cultivating indigenous rice varieties Sub: Geography Sec: Agriculture Context: The Cauvery delta has been crucial for food security in southern India for centuries, with its fertile lands supporting lush paddy fields and vital canals. Challenges faced by paddy cultivators along Cauvery delta: In the last decade, […]
India’s largest leopard safari opens at Bannerghatta Sub: Environment Sec: Protected Area Context: Inauguration of South India’s First and Country’s Largest Leopard Safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) in Karnataka. Details: A safari area of 20 hectares is demarcated and fenced as per Central Zoo Authority guidelines. Currently, eight leopards are released in […]