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Militants in Syria capture Damascus as Assad flees Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Syrians flooded the streets in celebration as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a militant group, seized control of Syrian capital Damascus, leading to the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, marking the end of his family’s 50-year rule. This […]
Why a Free Fall in the Rupee Seems Unlikely Sub: Eco Sec: External sector India’s economic resilience provides key reasons why the rupee is unlikely to experience a free fall despite recent challenges like capital outflows and a dip in foreign exchange reserves. Robust Balance of Payments (BoP): Current Account Deficit (CAD): India’s […]
Their unique architecture gives mosques in Kashmir Valley a place in the sun Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government has initiated a project aimed at generating renewable energy in the Kashmir Valley by utilizing the multi-tiered roofs of mosques. It will help reduce power cuts that […]
Special Bench to hear Places of Worship Act case Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Context: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a Special Bench to hear petitions challenging the validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991. The three-judge Bench will begin hearings on December 12. Details […]
UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day Sub: IR Sec: Int org Context: India was part of a core group of countries, including Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra, that helped guide the adoption of the World Meditation Day resolution at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The resolution to mark […]
Advancing Malaria Prevention: Genetically Modified Parasites as a Next-Generation Vaccine Sub : Sci Sec: Biotech Why in News Recent advancements in malaria research have highlighted the use of genetically modified parasites as a novel approach to priming the immune system against malaria. A groundbreaking study demonstrated the efficacy of late-arresting genetically modified parasites […]
Indigenous Nuclear Attack Submarines (SSNs) Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News India’s indigenous nuclear attack submarine (SSN) program has gained attention following approvals for its design and construction phases. The timeline indicates the design phase will take 4-5 years, with the first submarine expected to be ready by 2036-37. This milestone […]
Tushil Commissioned: Strengthening India-Russia Defence Cooperation Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in News Defence Minister is on a three-day visit to Russia for the commissioning of Tushil, a stealth guided missile frigate. The visit coincides with the 21st India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGCM & MTC), marking a significant […]
BSF deployment moved to zero line along Bangladesh border in Murshidabad Sub : Geo Sec :Indian Geo Context: The Border Security Force (BSF) has repositioned its personnel along the zero line of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, particularly in the char lands along the Padma River. Current Deployment: BSF has […]
No Plans for De-Dollarization: RBI Governor Das Clarifies India’s Trade Strategy Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Clarification on De-Dollarisation RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das confirmed that India has no plans for de-dollarisation, addressing concerns sparked by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations considering a common currency. De-dollarisation is […]