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Arms Race towards Hypersonic Weapons
In Context Recent developments have put the spotlight on hypersonic weapons development, especially the advancements made by China and Russia. About Hypersonic Weapons They are manoeuvrable weapons that can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 5, five times the speed of sound. They are capable both of manoeuvring and of flying faster than 5,000 […]
21st India-Russia Summit
In News The PM of India and the Russian President held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit to discuss the entire gamut of relations, including regional and global issues. Highlights of the India-Russia Summit 2+2 ministerial dialogue: India and Russia held the inaugural 2+2 ministerial dialogue. India now has a 2+2 format dialogue mechanism on strategic […]
Sedition Law: Section 124A of the IPC
In Context Recently, a Journalist was charged with Sedition by the Assam Police for allegedly promoting animosity between the Assamese and Bengali-speaking people of Assam. Sedition Law Background: Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with sedition, was drafted by Thomas Babington Macaulay and included in the IPC in 1870. Definition: It […]
65th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Mahaparinirvan Diwas The term ‘parinirvan’ has a deep meaning in Buddhist traditions and refers to someone who has attained nirvana in his lifetime and after death. It implies a release from the world, karma and rebirth […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Ahead of polls, new idea on the table: bad bank for farm loans (Economy) What is the present status of the mechanism to tackle Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in the farm sector? Know about Asset Reconstruction Company, its role to […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Odisha bears brunt of Jawad rain (Geography ) Know about cyclone Jawad, What are Cyclones?, Formation of Cyclones, Types of Cyclones, causes, impacts, and initiatives for better handling. GS 2 1 Editor of Assam portal charged with […]
Mount Semeru
In News Recently, Indonesia’s Mount Semeru spewed more ash, forcing rescuers to suspend the search for survivors as aerial images. The last time it erupted was in December 2020, forcing thousands of residents to take shelter. About Mount Semeru The 3,676-meter (12,060-feet) mountain in Lumajang district is the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated […]
National Energy Conservation Awards
In Context The awardees of the National Energy Conservation Awards would be felicitated on 14th December 2021. This year, a new award – National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards (NEEIA) is also institutionalized. It is to recognize “Innovative Energy Efficiency Technologies” and instil a sense of competition to motivate industries & sectors to develop innovative energy […]
Project RE-HAB
In News Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched Project RE-HAB at Village Mornoi in Goalpara district of Assam which severely grapples with elephant-human conflicts. About Project RE-HAB Under Project RE-HAB, “Bee-fences” are created by setting up bee boxes in the passageways of elephants to block their entrance to human territories. The boxes are connected […]
