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ICCR Hosts Conference Advocating Classical Language Status for Pali Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Why in News The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organized a significant conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka, focused on advocating for the recognition of Pali as a classical language in India. This gathering brought together Buddhist scholars […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as the 51st Chief Justice of India Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) and will assume office on November 11, 2024. The Union government has officially notified his appointment following the recommendation by […]
Russia’s move to ratify North Korea defence pact irks Seoul Sub : IR Sec : Places in news Context: Russia recently took significant steps to ratify a key defence treaty with North Korea. This pact, which includes provisions for mutual assistance in the face of aggression, was unanimously approved by Russia’s Lower House […]
Retro bonds return from the ‘80s to speed up debt reworks, but at a cost Sub : IR Sec : Int grouping Context: The recent wave of sovereign debt defaults has revived interest in complex securities known as State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs). About State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs): State Contingent Debt Instruments […]
How archaeologists unearthed ancient cities in Central Asia’s mountains Sub : History Sec: Ancient India Context: In 2015, archaeologist Michael Frachetti learned from a local official about ancient ceramics near his excavation site in southeastern Uzbekistan. This led to the discovery of Tugunbulak, a vast fortified city dating to a medieval empire. Frachetti’s […]
Spraying diamond dust to cool Earth: What a new study proposes, despite ‘geoengineering’ concerns Sub: Geo Sec: Climatology Context: A recent study suggests spraying millions of tonnes of diamond dust in the Earth’s upper atmosphere annually to cool the planet and combat global warming. Other compounds—sulphur, calcium, aluminium, and silicon—have also been proposed […]
BRICS nations should strengthen financial integration, says PM Sub: IR Sec: Int Grouping Context: During the 16th BRICS summit held in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s support for greater financial integration among member countries. He underscored the importance of trade in local currencies and the facilitation of smooth cross-border payments […]
Does madarsa education violate secularism? SC to decide Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Allahabad High Court had, in March 2024, struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 (Madarsa Act). The ruling was challenged in the Supreme Court, and the SC stayed the HC verdict until it decided the […]
Supreme Court Upholds State’s Power to Regulate Industrial Alcohol Sub : Polity Sec: Federalism Why in News The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling, upheld the authority of State legislatures to regulate industrial alcohol. A Constitution Bench comprising nine judges delivered this judgment, which has significant implications for the federal structure […]
Boeing 737 Rudder System Under Scrutiny: Safety Concerns and Investigations Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News Certain variants of Boeing 737 aircraft, fitted with a rollout guidance actuator, have come under scrutiny due to concerns about a potentially defective rudder control system. This issue surfaced following an incident involving a United Airlines […]