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Mega 5G Spectrum Auction

In News Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the auction of airwaves capable of offering fifth generation, or 5G, telecom services, including ultra high-speed Internet. The Union Cabinet gave its nod for setting up captive 5G networks by big tech firms. The auction of over 72 GHz of the spectrum will be held by 2022 […]

US Federal Reserve’s Rate Hike

In News Recently, the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 0.75 percentage points which is the highest rate hike in 28 years in a bid to tame runaway inflation. About the United States Federal Reserve Central bank: The US is the world’s biggest economy and the Fed is the biggest central bank. The role […]

ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers Meet

In News The Special ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAIFMM) is hosted by India.  The meeting was held from June 16-17 in New Delhi. More about the event: The SAIFMM is the first ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) hosted by India in New Delhi. It marked two major anniversaries: The 30th anniversary of India’s dialogue relations […]

Demolition Drives & Rule of Law

In News Recent demolition drives in the aftermath of the Prophet remarks row may challenge certain basic tenets of law. Key Points Current issue:  Justice Gowda is one of the 12 signatories of a letter urging the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the demolitions in Uttar Pradesh.  Tenets of Laws include: The […]

Strengthening of ties between India and Iran

In Context  Recently ,India-Iran discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and strategic affairs during delegation-level talks. India-Iran Relations  Historical : India-Iran relations span millennia marked by meaningful interactions.The two countries shared a border till 1947 and share several common features in their language, culture and traditions.  Political relations India and Iran signed a friendship treaty on […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3& 10   Soldiers exiting after 4 years will get priority in paramilitary: Centre Playing with Agni  (Defence) What Is Agnipath Scheme?Recruitment Policy,eligibility criteria ,benefits linked to it ,consequences both for the armed forces and society at large,criticism,recent announcements related to […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1&   16   Cabinet approves mega 5G auction 5G will drive ‘significant’ advancements: analysts (Science and Technology ) What is 5G?Who does it benefit?What about spectrum auction?Are there any apprehensions? And what lies ahead ? GS 3 1& 12 Party leaders, […]

Red Sanders Wood

In News Recently, lawyers have questioned the rationale of setting up a special court in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh (AP), to try those found guilty of smuggling red sanders wood. About Red sanders wood Scientific Name: Pterocarpus santalinus. Known for their rich hue and therapeutic properties. Distribution:  They are usually growing in the rocky, degraded and […]

Lake Sawa

In Context  Iraq’s famous and prominent Lake Sawa has dried up for the first time in its centuries-long history and locals believe that it is due to mismanagement by local investors, government neglect and climate change. About  The Sawa Lake, a biodiverse wetland situated near the city of Samawa, south of the capital Baghdad. The […]

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

In News Ahead of the plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan is hoping for some respite in the form of its removal from the FATF’s ‘grey list’. About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) The FATF is an international watchdog for financial crimes such as money laundering and terror financing.  Established: It […]

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