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Western Ghats

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Environment Ministry to file its counter-affidavit to a petition seeking judicial intervention to protect the Western Ghats from destruction. About The Western Ghats are a 1600 km long mountain chain along the west coast of India running from the river Tapi in the north to Kanyakumari in […]

The Great Rift: Africa’s Splitting Plates

In Context Scientists, in 2020, predicted a new ocean would be created as Africa gradually splits into two separate parts. In news East African Rift: The division of the continent is connected to the East African Rift, a crack that stretches 56 kilometres and appeared in the desert of Ethiopia in 2005. The crack has […]

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 […]

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