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Daily Archives: March 17, 2023

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   8 Fresh trouble for Sisodia as CBI books him in feedback unit  ‘snooping case’ (Polity and Governance)   What is Delhi Government’s Feed Back Unit (FBU)? and its mandate    GS 3 10 Govt: first test vehicle demonstration under Gaganyaan likely […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 8   Tested but tired, this force could be in distress  (Internal Security) What is the internal security scenario in India? various issues and challenges and suggestions.   GS 1 9 Are educated women likely to marry later?  (Social Issues) What are […]

China, India and the promise of the power of two

Context China and India have far more common interests than differences. China and India coming together Representatives of developing countries: As two neighbouring and ancient civilisations, with a combined population of 2.8 billion, China and India are representatives of developing countries and emerging economies.  Crucial period of modernisation for both: India and China are both […]

Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD)

In News National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is working at making the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination technology process free of emissions. About Desalination is a process that takes away mineral components from saline water. It is  used in places where freshwater supplies are scarce and seawater is readily available. Desalination is easily scalable and can […]

PM MITRA scheme

In News The Ministry of Textiles will shortly name the States identified for implementation of Prime Minister MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) scheme. About States are identified through the challenge route and the PM MITRA parks will provide the best ecosystem for the textile industry to be collectively present in one location, with […]

Exercise Sea Dragon

In News Indian Navy is participating in SEA DRAGON 23 exercise in waters off Guam, USA which has been scheduled from 15-30 March 23. About It is a biennial coordinated multilateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise for long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft.  The exercise is hosted by the United States Navy, and it involves the participation of […]

Apartheid

In News Recently, South Africa celebrated the occasion of the ending of the apartheid system. About Apartheid Translates  to “separateness” or “the state of being apart” in Afrikaans. It officially began in 1948, instituting segregation as law and a “fundamental truth” of South Africa.  citizens were classified into one of four racial groups – black, […]

Pennaiyar River Dispute

In News Pennaiyar river tribunal deadline of three months fixed by the Supreme Court has expired. Background In 2018, Tamil Nadu filed an original suit against Karnataka for constructing check dams and diversion structures on the Pennaiyar river. On November 30, 2019, Tamil Nadu formally requested the Union government to constitute a Tribunal for adjudication […]

Inter-Services Organisations Bill

In News  Government introduces bill to Empower Tri-Services Commanders. About The Indian government has recently introduced the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to empower the central government to constitute Inter-services Organisations formed of personnel from multiple military services or branches of defence. Currently, service personnel of […]

ISRO proposes Space Tourism

In News ISRO plans to start ‘Space Tourism’ for passenger by 2030 About Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a space tourism module which will allow enthusiasts to take a trip to space. The estimated cost of the trip is slated to be Rs 6 crore, and enthusiasts will be able to take a […]