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New START Treaty
In News Recently, Russia suspended inspection under the new START treaty over western sanctions. About New START Treaty Treaty Structure: It is Treaty between the United States of America It is a treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. It enhances U.S. national security by placing verifiable limits on […]
Soil Mapping
In Context The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has started the Soil Mapping project in sub-Saharan Africa for better use of fertilisers, improving food security. About Soil Mapping: It is a technique which has become usual within the so-called precision farming, which uses the most advanced technology to obtain the most accurate information about the […]
One District One Product (ODOP)
In News The Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled a digital version of ODOP gift catalogue. About ODOP initiative: It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to turn every […]
Solar photovoltaics (PV) in India
In News India has added significant photovoltaics capacity over the past decade, achieving over 50 GW by 2022. About Solar photovoltaics (PV) has driven India’s push towards the adoption of cleaner energy generation technologies. India’s Journey: From less than 10 MW in 2010, India has achieved PV capacity over 50 GW by 2022. By 2030, […]
India’s Tourism Market
In Context Recently, The report’ titled ‘Outbound Travel and Tourism – An Opportunity Untapped‘ was released by Nangia Andersen LLP in association with FICCI. More about the report & its highlights About: The report highlights the up-and-coming Indian travel market and It outlines a framework for creating a more value for money experience for Indian […]
Palestine – Israel Ceasefire
In News Recently, a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in Gaza. Recent conflict The flare-up was the worst fighting between Israel and Gaza militant groups since Israel […]
Recalling the ‘Quit India Movement’
In News On this day 80 years ago on August 8, 1942 the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. Quit India movement Also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti. It was officially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 […]
Purslane Weed
In Context A common weed named Portulaca oleracea, also commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by climate change. About Purslane has the evolutionary adaptations that help it to be both highly productive and drought tolerant, an unlikely combination for a plant. Plants have independently evolved various […]
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
In Context Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. More about the news The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation. It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Coal Sector: From Black Gold to Next-Gen Fuel
- If Data Is the New Oil, What Does That Make Data Centres?
- Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD): Interregnum or Strategic Continuity
- Multilateralism: Upholding a Rules-Based Global Order in a Fragmenting World
- Building Legal and Judicial Capacity For India’s Economic Momentum
