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Cow as a National Animal

In News Recently, the Allahabad High Court said that the cow should be declared the national animal and that gau raksha (cow protection) should be included as a fundamental right of the Hindus.  Courts stand Religious and cultural significance: The court made the comments, along with a string of other observations, noting the religious and […]

China’s New Maritime Law for the South China Sea

In Context  In a bid to regulate foreign ships, China notified new maritime rules warranting vessels to report their information while passing through what China sees as its “territorial waters”. Major Points of the  new law China’s new maritime rules designed to control the entry of foreign vessels in “Chinese territorial waters”.  Foreign vessels, both […]

Sand and Dust Storms Risk Assessment in Asia and the Pacific: Report

In Context  According to a new UN report, more than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran are exposed to medium and high levels of poor air quality due to sand and dust storms. About  The findings were published in the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   10 India, Taliban make first official contact after last US troops leave Afghanistan   India must rethink ‘wait and watch’ Afghan policy (IR) What are the new developments in India Afghan Relations? Keep a tap on India’s outreach to Doha […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   UNSC resolution addresses ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan: India   (IR)  UNSC resolution to address ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan and its significance, implications of  Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, concerns for India and the world, what are the steps being taken […]

Facts and News

Indian Economy Sukhet Model Syllabus:GS 3/Indian Economy & Related Issues In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the ‘Sukhet model’ of Madhubani district in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. About  Sukhet model is named after Sukhet village in Madhubani district where it is being implemented by the scientists of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central […]

Appointment of Supreme Court Judges

In News Nine new Supreme Court judges were administered their oaths of office by Chief Justice NV Ramana.  About It is for the first time in the history of the Supreme Court that nine judges took the oath of office at one go. With the swearing-in of the nine new judges, the strength of the […]

PPP Model of BharatNet Project

In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started pre-bid meetings with various stakeholders to implement the public-private partnership model (PPP) for the BharatNet project. States which took lead on the PPP model under BharatNet Phase 2 are being consulted for potential hindrances and way outs. BharatNet Project About: It is the central government’s flagship […]

UNSC Resolution on Afghanistan

In News Recently, the UN Security Council, under India’s presidency, adopted a resolution demanding that the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten any country or shelter terrorists. About  US Troops Departure: The adoption of Resolution 2593 coincided with the departure of the last US troops from Afghanistan on 30 August, fulfilling Washington’s […]

China’s First Road­rail Transport Link To Indian Ocean

In News Recently, China opened the first road­rail transport link to the Indian Ocean. About The first shipments on a newly-launched railway line from the Myanmar border to the key commercial hub of Chengdu in western China were delivered. It provides China a new road-rail transportation channel to the Indian Ocean. It connects the logistics […]

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