In News The expansion of the Malabar naval exercise in the future is a possibility as Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral. Second Phase of Malabar Exercises Phase I of Malabar was held in August and hosted by the U.S. Navy near Guam. Phase II is being held between 12 to 15 October in the […]
In News Recently, the Environment Ministry has issued draft rules for plastic management and the notification is expected to come into force by December 6, 2021. About As of 2019, about 660,787.85 tonnes of plastic waste was produced in India annually. Out of it, around 60% is reportedly recycled. Nearly 43% is packaging material and […]
In News Recently, an extraordinary meeting of G20 leaders on Afghanistan was held under Italy’s Presidency of the G20. About G20 held the first Afghan meeting after the Taliban takeover. The summit was convened by Italy and was chaired by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. The US President, Indian Prime Minister and many European leaders […]
In News Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed recently by the Rajasthan Assembly. The Bill was opposed by the opposition, civil societies, women’s organisations and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). It was alleged to legitimise child marriage. Petitions have been filed in the High Court and the […]
In News As per the report Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2021, over 2.55 lakh appeals and complaints were pending on 30 June 2021 with 26 information commissions. Key Findings Issue of Pendency: The report highlights the delays in disposing of cases due to both shortage of personnel and inefficient operations. Based on the […]
In News Recently, a report – titled ‘Implications of a Net-zero Target for India’s Sectoral Energy Transitions and Climate Policy’ has been released. About the Report The report is released by the independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Key Findings: Solar power capacity: India’s total installed solar power capacity will need […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2` 1 1 India, China deadlocked on Hot Springs, chill deepens after Round 13 India-China standoff: Border point issue has a past, pullback there is key to de-escalation in region (IR) What are the border disputes and problems of border management between […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 & 3 1 5 Army men, 2 militants killed in four gunfights in J&K in a day (IR, Internal Security) What can be the probable solution of terror infiltration from the Pakistan Border? Think on the efficacy of isolating Pakistan, Deploying BOLD-QIT, […]
In News 2021 Edition of Nobel Prize in Economics Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences Source: TH
In News Recently, Indian Scientists have developed a unique laser-based clad coating technology (LCCT) that provides improved protection to the boiler parts in thermal power plants. What is Laser Cladding Laser cladding, also known as laser metal deposition, is a technique for adding one material to the surface of another. Procedure: Laser cladding involves the […]
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