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India’s Sedition Law

In News Recently, the Union government sought more time to file a reply to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the sedition charge under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). About  Pleas are being filed in the Supreme Court by the Editors Guild of India and Major General (Retired) S.G. Vombatkere. The […]

Strategic Convergence between India and France

In Context  India-France strategic partnership is based on the fundamental conviction of both countries in a multipolar world and in the concept of strategic autonomy. About Both countries have continuously nurtured and delivered on the ambition of their strategic partnership, particularly in the area of clean energy and environment, people to people ties, digital and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi (International Relations ) How recent geopolitical events showed fragility  of world peace and stability? how interconnected all countries are. And what are the ways to handle […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 Manufacturing quickens,input costs rise, shows PMI (Economy) Know about Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI),Methodology,Calculation of PMI and Purpose GS 2 9 Delay and the pains of death row (Judiciary) Know about SC’s Observations on Death Penalty in India,What is the constitutional […]

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)

In News  India’s manufacturing sector witnessed faster growth in April, sequentially, due to quicker increases in production and factory orders, as well as renewed expansion in international sales.  The Index (PMI) rose from 54 in March to 54.7 in April.  About Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) It is an index of the prevailing direction of economic […]

SOFIA

In News  Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the end of operations of its observatory Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission. About SOFIA  It is a joint program between NASA and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), and is a telescope capable of making observations from onboard an aeroplane.  It is a […]

Transnistria

In Context  The Ukraine war casts shadow over Transnistria as security alerts sow fear. Transnistria risks being drawn into the Russia-Ukraine war because of reports of a series of explosions in its territory Where is Transnistria? It lies between Moldova to its west and Ukraine towards its east.  Often described as a “remnant of the […]

State of the World’s Forests 2022

In News Recently, The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) 2022 report has been released by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).  About FAO It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. The goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have […]

Jute Industry

In News West Bengal is experiencing a crisis that has led to the closure of several Jute Mills. What is the issue? Closure of jute mills: With lakhs of people dependent on them, were adversely affected with many forced to shut down and many others on the verge of closure. Approximately 60 mills operating in […]

Discourse on Federalism

In News It is argued that India is at an inflection point vis-a-vis Centre-State relations owing to increasing asymmetry. Federalism in India Meaning:  Federalism refers to a vertical division of power in a political system. It is a system in which power is divided between a central authority and other constituents.  For e.g. in India, […]

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