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Daily Archives: October 29, 2021

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 & 3 1 Pegasus snoop affair: Israeli envoy says it is India’s internal matter (Governance, IR, Science & Tech) What is Pegasus and the controversy surrounding it? How does it function? Why has Israeli firm termed it as India’s internal matter? Should […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 &9   India will stress ‘climate justice’ at global summit, says Minister   The Glasgow climate test   (Environment) What is the agenda of 26th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP)?What are India’s expectations from COP26?  GS […]

China to build a military base in Tajikistan

In News Tajikistan granted approval for the construction of a new base, following an agreement reached between Tajikistan and China. About the Move China will take full control of a military base in Tajikistan near the Afghan border that it has been quietly operating and will also build a new base for the Tajik Government. […]

Autosomal DNA

In Context  A technique based on ‘Autosomal DNA’ has been used for the first time to identify the great-grandson and closest living relative of Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull is a prominent 19th-century Native American leader. He is most famous for his victory over US General George Armstrong Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn […]

Krishi UDAN 2.0

In News  Recently, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation released Krishi UDAN 2.0. to facilitate and incentivize the movement of Agri-produce by air transportation.  About Krishi UDAN 2.0 It was formulated with support from AAICLAS – a 100% subsidiary of the Airports Authority of India and Invest India, India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, […]

Coronavirus Variant A-Y4.2

In News The latest mutation of the coronavirus variant, AY4.2 is “very infrequent” in India, according to a report by the India SARS-CoV-2 Genome Consortium (INSACOG). Key Points  Delta (B.1.617.2) and its related sublineages (AY that numbered till 35) continues to be the main Variant of Concern (VOC) in India. No new VOI (Variant of […]

Sweden to Launch ‘Time for India’ Drive

In News Sweden set to launch the ‘Time for India’ drive as a trade promotion event to boost bilateral trade. About Under it, there shall be no requirement for vaccination for entry nor will there be a quarantine regime in place. But travellers need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. India-Sweden Relations Diplomatic Relations: […]

Draft National Water Policy (NWP)

In News The new National Water Policy (NWP) calls for a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder approach to water management. Background In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP).  This was the first time that the government asked a committee of independent experts to draft […]

Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

In News Key lawmakers continue to voice their support for a sanctions waiver for India for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia. What is the issue? India is likely to begin taking delivery of the S-400 in November 2021.  It would potentially activate U.S. sanctions under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions […]

Pegasus Panel: Need and Mandate

In News The Supreme Court has set up a panel to investigate allegations of potential surveillance of mobile phones using the Pegasus spyware. Under the case, the Union Government is alleged to have used spyware for surveillance on private citizens. What is Pegasus Software? Pegasus was developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group that was […]