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Terminator Zone
In News A recent study conducted by astronomers from the University of California suggested the possibility of aliens hiding in special ‘terminator zones’ on distant exoplanets, where the temperature is not too hot or cold. An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is a planet outside the Solar System. What are terminator zones? Various exoplanets, which are […]
Rajasthan’s Right to Health Bill
In News Rajasthan has become the first state to pass in Assembly the Right to Health Bill. Key Features of the Bill The Bill provides the right to health and access to healthcare for people in the state. This includes free health care services at any clinical establishment to residents of the state. The Bill […]
Waste-to-Energy Plants
In News Recently, the Kerala government has announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode.. About Waste-to-energy projects use non-recyclable dry waste to generate electricity. They increase power generation capacity and eases the solid waste management (SWM) burden. Solid Waste Profile : Solid waste in India is 55-60% biodegradable organic waste,25-30% non-biodegradable dry waste; and […]
Annual India-Japan Summit
In News Recently, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for the Annual India-Japan Summit. Key Highlights of the Visit About: The two Prime ministers largely focused on significantly boosting cooperation in areas of clean energy, semiconductors and co-development of military hardware besides exploring ways to deal with regional security […]
Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030
In News Government plans to increase Inland Water Transport share to 5% by 2030. About The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently released the blueprint to increase share of Inland transport through “ Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030”. The vision comprises 150 initiatives across 10 themes, covering port infrastructure, logistics efficiency, technology, policy framework, […]
Agriculture & groundwater depletion
Context The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources recently tabled the report, “Groundwater: A Valuable but Diminishing Resource”. Report Highlights & committee suggestions Issue of excessive exploitation of groundwater & free electricity: States like Punjab, Haryana, Telangana and Tamil Nadu offer completely free power, while other states have provision for collection of token charges. Observing […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Japan PM: India indispensable for free Indo-Pacific (International Relations) Know India-Japan partnership, significant areas of cooperation and future outlook GS 2 8 Extend PMAY-U to cover all deserving, assess needy afresh: House panel report (Polity and Governance) What are the […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Kishida calls for unified stand on global order (International Relations) Know about India–Japan relations, recent developments and way ahead GS 2 8 Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan (International Relations) Know about United Nations Security Council(UNSC), its mandate, […]
China’s Iran-Saudi deal is a wake-up call for India
In Context Iran and Saudi Arabia recently announced a Chinese-brokered deal to restore diplomatic relations. Iran and Saudi Arabia issues Struggle for influence: Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in an ongoing struggle for influence in the Middle East and other Muslim regions. The two countries have provided varying degrees of support to opposing sides […]
