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Somalia, Ethiopia forces face off in deadly clash days after peace accord Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of launching a deadly attack on its troops stationed at an airstrip in the border town of Doolow in Somalia’s Jubaland state. This attack threatens to undermine a recent agreement […]
Why has the MHA reimposed restrictions in three NE States? Sub: Polity Sec: Msc Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has reintroduced the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in the states of Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram. This move restricts and monitors the movement of foreigners within these regions. Foreigners visiting these states […]
Pointing the beacon at India’s undersea warfare power Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Context: The Indian Navy began 2024 with significant operational and strategic advancements, marked by the expansion of Operation Sankalp to the Red Sea to counter piracy and secure international shipping. Alongside its continued leadership as a maritime security partner, the Navy […]
The challenges of posthumous reproduction Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: The Delhi High Court recently allowed the parents of a deceased unmarried man to use his frozen semen for posthumous reproduction. The man had preserved the semen during chemotherapy before his death in September 2020. Existing Legal Framework Assisted Reproductive Technology […]
Syria’s new leader vows not to negatively interfere in Lebanon Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: The new leader in Syria, Muhammad al-Jolani has pledged not to “negatively interfere” in Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders Walid and Taymur Jumblatt. Druze community: The Druze are a monotheistic religious and ethnic […]
Squirrels are not as vegan as you think — new research sheds light on ‘opportunistic omnivores’ capable of hunting and stealth Sub :Env Sec: Species in news Context: While squirrels are often associated with adorable antics like nibbling on nuts and shyly peeping from tree trunks, new research has revealed a surprising aspect […]
Revised Minimum Mass of Dark Matter Particles Sub :Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The minimum possible mass of dark matter particles has been revised by theoretical physicists. This update reshapes our understanding of dark matter’s role and distribution in the universe. About Dark Matter: Dark matter is an elusive, invisible substance […]
Understanding Speed Guns Sub : Sci Sec: Msc Why in News Speed guns, widely used by traffic authorities and in sports, have gained renewed attention due to advancements in motion-tracking technology and their applications in maintaining traffic discipline and performance monitoring. Their working principle, rooted in the Doppler Effect, remains a key concept […]
Telecommunications Interception Rules 2024 Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in News The Union Government notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024 on December 6, 2024. These rules empower enforcement and security agencies to intercept communications under certain conditions and replace Rule 419A of the […]
Concerns Over Starlink Devices Allegedly Used by Militants in Manipur Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Defence Why in News The recovery of a Starlink satellite antenna and router in Manipur by the Indian Army and police in mid-December has raised serious concerns. The incident has sparked debates about the misuse […]