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Days after peace deal, clashes in Manipur kill one Sub : Geo Sec : Human Geo Context: Recently, fresh violence erupted between the Hmar and Zomi communities in Churachandpur district, Manipur, just hours after an agreement was reached for peace between the two groups. The clashes followed the hoisting of a Zomi community […]
Sunita Williams’s unscheduled nine months long space stay may be a blessing in disguise for researchers Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Context: American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after spending an unscheduled and extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS). They had originally travelled to the […]
Daily Prelims Notes 19 March 2025 Table Of Contents Water Ice on the Moon: Chandrayaan-3’s Revelations Houthis claim third attack in 48 hours on U.S. ships in Red Sea India takes 24th spot in free speech survey Right to Development a priority under fundamental rights 1. Water Ice on the Moon: […]
Right to Development a priority under fundamental rights Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Supreme Court emphasized the need to strike a “golden balance” between the right to development and the right to a clean environment while setting aside two judicial orders halting development activities in Auroville. The verdicts uphold the principles of […]
India takes 24th spot in free speech survey Sub: IR Sec: Report and Indices Context: A global survey conducted by the Future of Free Speech, an independent U.S.-based think tank, ranked India 24th out of 33 countries on the issue of support for free speech. The report, titled “Who in the World Supports […]
Houthis claim third attack in 48 hours on U.S. ships in Red Sea Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, following U.S. strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that sparked widespread protests in Houthi-controlled areas. Background: The Houthis […]
Water Ice on the Moon: Chandrayaan-3’s Revelations Sub: Sci Sec: Space Sector Why in News The Chandrayaan-3 mission, conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has provided new insights into the presence of water ice on the Moon. Data from the Vikram lander reveals that water ice may be more accessible than […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 March 2025 Table Of Contents UNESCO Tentative List: Six New Sites from India Scholarship Amounts and Performance of Social Justice Ministry’s Schemes Trade discussions with U.S. ‘positive’, says official Impact of Climate Change on India’s Wheat Production 1. UNESCO Tentative List: Six New Sites from India Sub: […]
Impact of Climate Change on India’s Wheat Production Sub : Geo Sec: Eco Geo Why in News India recorded its warmest February in 124 years, with extreme heat warnings issued for March 2025.Wheat, India’s second-most consumed crop after rice, faces significant threats due to climate change-induced heat stress. Impact of Climate Change on […]
Trade discussions with U.S. ‘positive’, says official Sub : IR Sec: Indian and world Context: India and the U.S. are actively working to boost bilateral trade, with ongoing efforts from both sides to increase commerce between the two countries. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the U.S. between March 4 and 6, where he […]