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What are Cluster Bombs and Thermobaric Weapons?

In Context  Human rights groups Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch accused Russia of using cluster bombs and vacuum bombs in the ongoing war. What are Cluster Munitions? According to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, a cluster munition means a “conventional munition that is designed to disperse or release explosive submunitions each weighing less […]

Quad Leaders’ Virtual Meet

In News In the recent meeting, QUAD leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and assessed its broader implications.  Major Highlights of the meeting  Among the four countries, India has been the only one to abstain on Ukraine-related resolutions criticising Russia in the United Nations, which has led to considerable consternation in […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Modi, Putin talk: Russia says Kyiv holds students hostage, will work on way out (IR) Why is India concerned with the Russia-Ukraine crisis?India’s stand and  Various initiatives taken by India and the way ahead . GS 2 1 US bodies push […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Indians told to rush from war-hit Kharkiv  UN General Assembly asks Russia to pull back troops   Jain group seeks Centre’s nod to travel to Pakistan   (IR) Know about the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) recent resolution in […]

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

In News  Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced that Madhabi Puri Buch has been appointed as the new Chairman of the board.  The appointment is initially for a period of three years. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) About: SEBI is a statutory body established on April 12, 1992 in accordance with […]

E-Bill System

In News  The e-Bill processing system was launched during an event to mark the 46th Civil Accounts Day.  The Finance Minister had announced this major e-governance initiative in the Union Budget 2022-23 presented in Parliament on February 1. About  It will be implemented across eight ministries on pilot basis and then in all central ministries […]

International Intellectual Property Index 2022

In News  Recently, India has improved its overall IP score from 38.4 percent to 38.6 per cent, and the country is ranked 43 out of 55 countries on the International Intellectual Property Index. This year (2022) the index is topped by the US with 95.4%. About International Intellectual Property Index It was released annually by […]

“Sagar Parikrama” Program

In News The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing the “Sagar Parikrama” program on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava. Sagar Parikrama About:  As a mark of gratitude to our seas, Sagar Parikrama Program is saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and fishers. The first leg of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ […]

Data Localisation

In News  Trade and industry bodies as well as some tech companies from the US have initiated talks with senior government officials in India to form a new working group to discuss issues related to the data protection Bill and other newer developments in India’s technology sector. Background  Earlier this year, a US government delegation […]

Resolution to End Plastic Pollution: UNEA

In News  Recently, 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024.  The historic resolution, entitled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) It was created in June 2012, when […]

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