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D2M Technology

In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a Direct-To-Mobile’ (D2M) technology that allows to broadcast video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without needing an active internet connection. About D2M Technology The technology is based on the convergence of […]

Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ)

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum one km starting from their demarcated boundaries. Key Points of Judgement A three-judge Bench of Justices L. Nageswara Rao, B.R. Gavai and Aniruddha Bose, highlighted […]

Electronic Waste Management Rules

In News Recently Union environment ministry unveiled the draft of the Electronic Waste Management Rules. E-Waste Management Rules: The government passed the first law on e-waste management in 2011, based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR put the onus on the producer for the management of the final stages of the life of its product, […]

China’s Growing Footprint in the Pacific Islands

In News The Foreign Minister of China is currently on an eight-day visit to ten Pacific Island Countries (PICs), and has co-hosted with Fiji the Second China-Pacific Island Countries. About Pacific Island Countries (PICs)  SEAP Network: The Pacific Island Countries (PICs) were formerly part of the South East Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) Network. The […]

GLOBSEC 2022 Bratislava Forum

In News  The Minister of External Affairs  responded  to a question on India’s official position on the Ukraine conflict at the Globsec 2022 forum in Slovakia. About GLOBSEC 2022 Forum It is the most important international strategic conference on the frontlines of the new divided world.  It has established itself as the leading platform in […]

2021 Report on International Religious Freedom

In News Recently, The US State Department report on religious freedom alleged India by highlighting issues of concern. India rejected the criticisms saying the observations are based on “motivated inputs and biased views”. More about the Report It is the annual report on international religious freedom by the US State Department. The report gives its […]

Urbanisation growth in India

In Context  Cities in India are feeling the heat due to a combination of factors, including the urban heat island effect, but largely on account of ill-conceived urbanisation. Current process of “urbanisation” and urban growth in India India is rapidly urbanising and is estimated to host 50 per cent of its population in cities by […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   First official visit since Taliban takeover: Indian diplomats meet minister in Kabul (International Relations ) Know about India-Afghanistan Relations – Strategic, Economic, and Security Interests,Indian policy on Afghanistan,Peace conferences and processes and what lies ahead  GS 2 10 Israel’s Gantz […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1&14   1 India, Israel to enhance defence ties  India, Israel seek links on futuristic defence tech   India sends senior diplomats to Kabul for talks with Taliban    (International Relations) Know about the bilateral relationship between  India-Israel ,latest developments and […]

Ribbon Weed

In News  The world’s largest plant ribbon weed has recently been discovered off the West Coast of Australia. About Ribbon weed(Posidonia australis) It has been discovered in Shark Bay by a group of researchers from Flinders University and The University of Western Australia.  They found that the plant is 4,500 years old and  is sterile. […]

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