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Endosulfan
In News Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice on a petition seeking contempt action against Kerala for not disbursing ?5 lakh each as compensation to the victims of endosulfan pesticide exposure. About Endosulfan Endosulfan is a pesticide. It is a cream- to brown-coloured solid that may appear in the form of crystals or flakes. It […]
PM-DevINE Scheme
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Development of the North East Region, Tourism and Culture highlighted the importance of PM-DevINE. About PM Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) has been launched for the development of infrastructure and social development projects with an initial allocation of Rs 1500 Crore. The Scheme will be implemented […]
Sea Cucumber
In Context Indian Coast Guard seized live Sea Cucumbers about 120 nautical miles off Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. What is a Sea Cucumber? They are an important constituent of the marine ecosystem as they play an important role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem. It has no limbs or eyes, or blood. There are […]
Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court said the government’s move to bring Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 merely days after the court struck down an identical law, may amount to dishonouring its judgment. About Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 replaces a similar Ordinance promulgated in April 2021 that sought to dissolve eight […]
Bihar’s first floating power plant
In Context Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) is set to commission the state’s first two MW floating solar power plant in Darbhanga. About the project The government has taken this initiative on an experimental basis. If the experiment is successful, the same work will be carried out at other places. The Darbhanga power station […]
Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
In News Recently, a joint team of experts from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi demonstrated the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link. Latest Development About: It was done for a distance of over 100 kilometres between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh.. The technological breakthrough of demonstrating […]
Russian Aggression on Ukraine
In News Russia’s decision to launch an invasion of Ukraine caught much of the world by surprise. Background of the conflict The annexation of Crimea in 2014 by Russia, following the removal of the President, was the first major military flare-up in the Russo-Ukrainian relations. The Crimean annexation by Russia was met with imposition of […]
Sustainable Cities India Program
In News Recently, the World Economic Forum and the National Institute of Urban Affairs signed a MoU to collaborate on a jointly designed ‘Sustainable Cities India program’. About The aim of the Collaboration is to create an enabling environment for cities to generate decarbonization solutions across the energy, transport, and the built environment sectors. This […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 ED arrests Nawab Malik on money laundering charge (Economy) What is Money Laundering? Stages of Money Laundering, Consequences and Concerns, Efforts for Prevention of Money-laundering and what more needs to be done in this context? GS 2 1 Gehlot […]
