In Context  The study led by the Centre for Climate Change Research at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune found that marine heatwaves (MHW) in the Indian Ocean are increasing in frequency. This study is the first to have established a link between marine heatwaves in the Indian Ocean and changes in precipitation over […]

In News Union Minister of State Science & Technology said that the Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030 enunciated in 2019 highlighted the Blue Economy as the sixth dimension of its vision. About R.K. Dhowan and Viswapati Trivedi committee: In 2018, Niti Aayog had set up a committee under R.K. Dhowan and […]

In News  Western diplomats have set a deadline of later this month to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, signed under President Barack Obama, and dismantled in 2018 by President Donald Trump. About The deal, formally known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is a landmark accord signed between Iran and a coalition of […]

In Context  The Centre’s announcement on coal gasification-pilot projects in the Union Budget 2022-23 is contrary to Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s assessment about the process not being attractive from a climate change point of view. About Coal gasification It is a process in which coal is partially oxidised with air, oxygen, […]

In News  The Finance Minister of India said the use of surety bonds (issued by insurers), as a substitute for bank guarantee (BG), will be made acceptable in government procurements. Bank Guarantee (BG) requires a customer to provide a margin (of 10-25 per cent) and commission (2-3 per cent) to the bank.  However, in the […]

In News World Cancer Day is observed every year worldwide on February 4 to raise awareness, and reduce the global impact of cancer. Key Facts Theme 2022: Close the Care Gap National Cancer Awareness Day: 7th November  What is Cancer? It is a disease that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the […]

In News India plans to execute the Chandrayaan-3 mission in August 2022. Progress was hampered due to the Covid-19 pandemic. About The last major satellite launches by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) were the Earth Observation Satellite-3 in August 2021 and the Amazonia satellite in February 2021. The ISRO has planned 19 missions until […]

In News The Kerala government announced the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre, a joint venture of Digital University of Kerala, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) and Tata Steel Limited. About India Innovation Centre for Graphene would come up in Thrissur at a cost of Rs 86.41 crore. Graphene: It is a one-atom-thick layer […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Indian diplomats to boycott Beijing games   (IR) Why did India announce a diplomatic boycott of the Olympic games? how can the move increase India-China tensions? What are the border issues between both the countries and related steps? GS […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   India announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics over Galwan row (IR) The recent announcement of India for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics and its expected repercussions. GS 2 1 Ken Betwa link to new Goa airport […]