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Tamil Nadu Governor Dismisses Minister V Senhil Balaji from the Council of Ministers Subject : Polity Section: Executive Concept : Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi’s decision dismissing arrested minister V Senthil Balaji tests the constitutional limitations on the role of the Governor and pushes the Raj Bhavan into uncharted political territory. Governor’s […]
India’s largest radio telescope plays vital role in detecting universe’s vibrations Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : Recently, an international team of astronomers announced scientific evidence confirming the presence of gravitational waves using pulsar observations. India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was among the world’s six large telescopes that […]
India-Mongolia to set shipping route for coking coal supply Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Key Points: Discussions are ongoing between the two countries to decide on a shipping route for coking coal import from Mongolia. Coking coal is a key feedstock material for steel-making. The two probable shipping routes for […]
SEBI amends regulations for REIT and InvIT Subject : Economy Section: Capital market Key Points: SEBI has brought some changes in regulations of Real estate investment trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvIT) regarding the lock-in period of sponsors (Sponsor is the party who sets up the REIT/InvIT). SEBI has amended the minimum […]
Russian oil: payment issues Subject :Economy Section: External sector Details: Russian oil trade is under sanction of the G-7 countries because of the Ukraine conflict, as per which a price cap of $60 per barrel was decided for Russian crude. The measure was taken in an effort intended to reduce Russia’s ability to […]
India to secure lithium blocks in Argentina Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Key Points: India is in advanced talks to secure lithium blocks in Argentina. KABIL (KhanijBidesh India Ltd) to soon sign a pact with Argentina to secure a few lithium blocks. KABIL is also exploring tie-ups and acquisition opportunities for lithium […]
Centre identifies 30 critical minerals: Why, how, and importance of the exercise Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: The Centre has identified 30 critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, tin and copper, which are essential for the country’s economic development and national security. Earlier in 2011, Planning Commission initiated some efforts […]
Odisha’s Debrigarh Sanctuary freed from human settlement Subject :Environment Section: Protected Area in news Context: Debrigarh, a wildlife sanctuary in Odisha’s Bargarh district, has been made completely free from any human settlement following one of the country’s largest ‘peaceful’ relocations of forest-dwellers. Details: In a State where permanent human settlements are common even […]
Climate Change and the role played by Oceans Subject :Environment Section: Climate change Context: Oceans cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens that contribute 8-10 per cent of cooling: Stud Study findings: Ocean absorbs the carbon and moderates the climate. They also cool the planet by releasing short-lived halogens such as chlorine, bromine […]
Background hum of the universe heard, Pune astrophysics lab listens in Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Scientists have picked up evidence to suggest that a multitude of gravitational waves are ever-present in any area of the universe, their combined effects constantly deforming and reshaping spacetime, and altering the motion […]