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Moiré Superconductors: Unlocking New Frontiers in Quantum Materials Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News Recent research has demonstrated that moiré materials made from semiconductors, such as twisted bilayer tungsten diselenide (tWSe₂), exhibit superconductivity. This discovery challenges the earlier notion that superconductivity was exclusive to graphene-based moiré systems. The […]
Religious Conversion for Quota Benefits Deemed Fraudulent: Supreme Court Verdict Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment, asserting that religious conversion done solely to secure reservation benefits constitutes a fraud on the Constitution. The judgment highlights the sanctity of the reservation policy and […]
Earth’s desertification emergency: UNCCD COP16 summit begins in Riyadh next week — what can we expect to happen Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th session of the Conference of Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from December 2-13, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. […]
A primer on plastic pollution treaty talks Sub :Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The last round of negotiations for a legally binding treaty to combat global plastic pollution is underway in Busan, South Korea. The treaty aims to create a legally binding global framework to address plastic pollution by managing production, consumption, design, […]
Trump’s Trade War, USMCA, and the Fentanyl Crisis: Implications on Global Trade and Public Health Sub : Eco Sec: External sector Policy Introduction: The Trade War and Tariff Strategy Donald Trump announced plans to levy 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China. The […]
Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts on India’s Economy and Corporate Savings Sub : Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Introduction of Corporate Tax Cuts (2019) Pre-2019 Tax Regime: 25% tax rate for companies with annual turnover up to ₹400 crore. 30% tax rate for others. 2019 Tax Cut: New tax regime reduced corporate tax to […]
Google to Modify Search Results in Europe Amid Rival Complaints Sub : IR Sec: Int groupings Background: Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc., will adjust search result displays in Europe following complaints from smaller rivals and ongoing scrutiny from EU regulators. The changes are prompted by the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), which […]
Indian Space Exploration at 61 Sub : Sci Sec: space sector Why in News November 21, marked 61 years since the launch of India’s space program with the first Nike-Apache sounding rocket at Thumba, Kerala. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) Satellite: Type: High Throughput Communication Satellite. Operating Band: Ka-band. Weight: 4,700 kg at lift-off. Mission Life: […]
Norway’s Apology to Indigenous and Minority Groups for Assimilation Policies Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Why in News Norway’s Parliament recently issued an unreserved apology for its century-long assimilation policies toward the Sami, Kvens, and Forest Finns. This move follows the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2023 report and […]
Supreme Court Seeks Report on Pennaiyar River Water Dispute Sub : Geo Sec: India Physical Why in News The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to submit a report prepared by the Negotiation Committee, tasked with resolving the water-sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over the Pennaiyar River. Background: The dispute […]