Yearly Archives: 2022
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 4 High Court deliberate whether IPC section 375 should cover non-consensual sex with wife (Polity and Governance) Recent observation of Delhi high court for an act of unwilling intercourse with a spouse, What is marital rape? What are the challenges in […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Not here to administer Mullaperiyar Dam: SC (Polity and Governance) Background of Mullaperiyar Dam issue, Tamil Nadu’s Stand, Kerala’s Stand, SC’s Ruling, What are the constitutional and statutory provisions regarding Interstate Water Dispute? GS 2 6 Haryana govt. invokes […]
BrahMos advanced variant test fired
In News An extended range sea-to-sea variant of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired by India from the Indian Navy’s newly commissioned INS Visakhapatnam. About the missile BrahMos: deployed by the Navy on its warships first in 2005, has the capability to hit sea-based targets beyond radar horizon. It is capable of carrying […]
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
In News Recently, Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested the final deliverable configuration of Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). About (MPATGM) It is an indigenously developed low weight, fire and forgets missile. The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker (IIS) along with advanced avionics. It is a passive weapon […]
Grime-eating bacteria to restore classical art
In Context The role of microorganisms has been recognised in protecting the artistic heritage of humanity since the 1980s when the bacteria Desulfovibrio Bulgaria was used. Earlier Art restorers have usually employed chemical agents and, more recently laser techniques, to remove dirt, oil, glue, or pollutants from monuments, stoneworks, and paintings. About The researchers first […]
Turkmenistan: ‘Gateway to Hell’
In News Recently, the President of Turkmenistan has ordered experts to find a way to extinguish a fire in a huge natural gas crater named the Darvaza gas crater. It is also known as the ‘Gateway to Hell’. It has the crater has been burning for the last 50 years The rationale behind the order […]
India appeals against WTO order on sugar
In News India has appealed against a ruling of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) trade dispute settlement panel which ruled that the country’s domestic support measures for sugar and sugarcane are inconsistent with global trade norms. About WTO’s Appellate Body: The appeal was filed by India in the WTO’s Appellate Body, which is the final […]
India-South Korea Relations
In News Recently, India and South Korea aimed to achieve the trade target of USD 50 Billion before 2030. Minutes of the Recent Meeting The Ministers of both nations held wide ranging discussions covering the whole gamut of Bilateral Trade and Investment related aspects. The Ministers agreed to impart fresh momentum to the discussions on […]
PM-KUSUM Scheme
In Context Under the PM-KUSUM scheme, Solar power generation is set to make rapid strides in Rajasthan. The work was earlier affected as the farmers faced difficulty in getting bank loans Now, the public sector banks acceding to the State government’s request to grant loans without collateral security to farmers for installing solar plants on […]
Editorial Analysis
- India-Australia: A Tariff-Free Era & Further Strengthening Trade Pact
- A Multipolar World with Bipolar Characteristics
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
- A Grand Vision and the Great Indian Research Deficit
- Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism