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In News Recently, an intergovernmental body agreed to a formal request for the name change in which Turkey will now be known as Türkiye. About History ‘Turkey’ was adopted following the country’s independence in 1923. Over the centuries, Europeans have referred to firstly the Ottoman state and then to Turkiye by many names. Location of […]

Ethanol Blending

In News India recently achieved the target of blending 10 percent ethanol in petrol five months ahead of schedule. This has resulted in less carbon emissions, more savings for the country and better income for farmers. National Biofuel Policy It is aimed at reducing dependence on imports by encouraging fuel blending. With bioethanol, biodiesel and […]

Electric Vertical Take off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft

In News Recently, the Government of India is exploring the possibility of inviting manufacturers of Electric Vertical Take off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft to set up bases in India. About E-VTOL is one of the newer technologies and developments in the aerospace industry. Several eVTOL players are keen on setting up production centres in India. […]

OPEC Plus

In News Recently, as energy prices rise amid crippling sanctions against Russia, OPEC and its partners are under pressure to stabilise the market. Background OPEC Plus was created in 2016 when OPEC countries decided to ally with other oil-producing countries outside the group to cut down the global output of oil. Declaration of Cooperation (DoC): […]

Sant Kabir Das

In News President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre at Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh . About He was a 15th-century Indian mystic, social reformer, poet and saint who had a significant role among the people in India. He was one of the most influential saints. He was brought up […]

Importance of Indo-Pacific Economic Framewaork for Prosperity (IPEF) for India

In News India agreed to be a part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). About Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) The U.S.-led economic grouping of a dozen countries representing 40 per cent of the global GDP proposes to advance resilience, economic growth, competitiveness and fairness in member countries. However, some analysts view […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Behind (withdrawn) Aadhaar advice, a drugs bust in Bengaluru and an arrest (Governance) What was the UIDAI’s initial warning?What led to the withdrawal? And So, how does one keep one’s Aadhaar data safe? GS 2 10 Europe has to grow […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 New opportunities for e waste recyclers (Environment) What is Electronic-Waste (E-Waste )?E-waste Generation in India,Impacts and Concerns,Steps taken by Governments and what more needs to be done ? GS 2 4 Fresh impetus to Jal Jeevan Mission in Rajasthan with […]

International Telecommunication Union

In Context India is contesting, for re-election, to the ITU Council, for the term 2023-2026. About India has been a member of ITU since 1869 and has been continuously participating, actively in the works, and activities of the Union. It has been contributing, to the fullest possible extent, in the growth and development of Telecom/ICTs, […]

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) Technology

In Context Baggage tags equipped with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) will soon be available at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a first of its kind for the country. What is Radio-frequency identification (RFID) Technology? About: It is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify various tagged objects. It is a wireless tracking method […]

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