Yearly Archives: 2022
D2M Technology
In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a Direct-To-Mobile’ (D2M) technology that allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. About D2M Technology The technology is based on the convergence of […]
Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ)
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum one km starting from their demarcated boundaries. Key Points of Judgement A three-judge Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai and Aniruddha Bose, highlighted […]
Electronic Waste Management Rules
In News Recently Union environment ministry unveiled the draft of the Electronic Waste Management Rules. E-Waste Management Rules: The government passed the first law on e-waste management in 2011, based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR put the onus on the producer for the management of the final stages of the life of its product, […]
China’s Growing Footprint in the Pacific Islands
In News The Foreign Minister of China is currently on an eight-day visit to ten Pacific Island Countries (PICs), and has co-hosted with Fiji the Second China-Pacific Island Countries. About Pacific Island Countries (PICs) SEAP Network: The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) were formerly part of the South East Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) Network. The […]
GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum
In News The Minister of External Affairs responded to a question on India’s official position on the Ukraine conflict at the Globsec 2022 forum in Slovakia. About GLOBSEC 2022 Forum It is the most important international strategic conference on the frontlines of the new divided world. It has established itself as the leading platform in […]
2021 Report on International Religious Freedom
In News Recently, The US State Department report on religious freedom alleged India by highlighting issues of concern. India rejected the criticisms saying the observations are based on “motivated inputs and biased views”. More about the Report It is the annual report on international religious freedom by the US State Department. The report gives its […]
Urbanisation growth in India
In Context Cities in India are feeling the heat due to a combination of factors, including the urban heat island effect, but largely on account of ill-conceived urbanisation. Current process of “urbanisation” and urban growth in India India is rapidly urbanising and is estimated to host 50 per cent of its population in cities by […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 5 First official visit since Taliban takeover: Indian diplomats meet minister in Kabul (International Relations ) Know about India-Afghanistan Relations – Strategic, Economic, and Security Interests,Indian policy on Afghanistan,Peace conferences and processes and what lies ahead GS 2 10 Israel’s Gantz […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1&14 1 India, Israel to enhance defence ties India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech India sends senior diplomats to Kabul for talks with Taliban (International Relations) Know about the bilateral relationship between India-Israel ,latest developments and […]
Editorial Analysis
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
