Yearly Archives: 2022
Mission DefSpace
In News Indian Prime Minister recently launched “Mission DefSpace” at DefExpo22. More about the news About: “Mission DocSpace” is launched for developing innovative solutions for the Armed Forces. The Prime Minister also released the fourth defence indigenisation list which bars the import of 101 items after certain timelines. Significance of Space diplomacy: Space technology is […]
GM Mustard (DMH-11)
Context Genetically modified crops may soon get the central government nod, further on, activists pressing against allowing commercial use of genetically modified crops. About Approval of GM Mustard (DMH-11) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which functions in the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, might approve the commercial cultivation of modified mustard. This […]
India-Russia Trade Relations
In News With the sharp spike in trade, Russia has now become India’s seventh biggest trading partner — up from its 25th position last year. The US, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Indonesia were the six countries that recorded higher volumes of trade with India during this period. More about the news India’s bilateral […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 PM Modi unveils Make in India new list: Frigates to SAMs (Defence) Know about ‘Fourth Positive Indigenisation List’ GS 2 14 What DC doesn’t get (International Relations) What are the objectives of US sanctions targeting China’s semiconductor industry?how does it […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1&8 China again blocks 2 proposals on Pak. terrorists at UNSC Held up by the Chinese (International Relations) What is UN Security Council Resolution 1267?What are the reasons China has given for holding the listings?Does India have options? GS 3 6 […]
Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)
In News The Prime Minister will launch Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) in the presence of U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia. Need Environmental degradation and climate change are global phenomena where actions in one part of the world impact ecosystems and populations across the globe. […]
Swadesh Darshan 2
In News The government recently revamped the scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) to develop sustainable and responsible destinations with a tourist and destination centric approach. Part 1 of Swadesh Darshan I had faced some criticism mainly pertaining to “resources being spread thin due to the many destinations being covered and too many stakeholders being […]
‘Mission DefSpace’
In News Recently ,Prime Minister of India launched ‘Mission DefSpace’ at the ongoing DefExpo About ‘Mission DefSpace’ It is an ambitious effort to develop innovative solutions for the three Services in the space domain through Indian industry and start-ups Under Mission Def-Space, 75 challenges are being opened to get innovative solutions, based on the defence […]
Rustom-2
In News Indigenous UAV Rustom-2 is expected to complete user trials by August 2023. Significance and need High endurance UAVs are a priority requirement for the armed forces especially in the standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh. The armed forces rely heavily on the Israeli Searcher and Heron drones and need more such UAVs. […]
Editorial Analysis
- 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?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern