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 […]

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 […]

In News A tiny snail with a striking, pellucid golden-yellow shell found in the Edappally canal in Kochi has been flagged as an invasive species that could play havoc with native ecosystems.  About Kerala: This is the first time that this snail has been reported in Kerala. Features of the newly discovered species: What makes […]

In News Recently, the Chief Minister of Nagaland has called for scrapping the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act after a botched ambush by para commandos in Nagaland. Background The demand for repeal of the 1958 Act  is a reiteration of the stand of successive state governments over the last few decades, with the state having […]

In Context Till end-October 2021, a total of 391 new industrial units with a proposed total investment of Rs.2,631.19 crore have been granted registration under North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS).  About North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) It has come into force with effect from 01.04.2017 for a period of five years.  It covers […]

In Context More than 1.2 crores benefited under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. About The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY)  The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment. Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 &6   Govt. expresses regret over Nagaland killings   End the impunity   (Internal Security ) The recent killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, the reasons behind the Naga Insurgency, Which groups are […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 5   A case of mistaken identity, says Amit Shah; grief, anger sweep Nagaland   (Internal Security) The recent killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, About the Naga Insurgency, causes, current status of the situation, […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) condemned red tape in sexual harassment cases. Court’s Stand SC held, the right against sexual harassment at the workplace is part of the fundamental right to a dignified life (Article 21) and it takes a lot of courage for a subordinate to overcome the fear to speak up […]

In Context Recently, the demand has grown louder to carve out a separate state of ‘Greater Tipraland’ for the indigenous communities in Tripura Article 2 and 3 of the Constitution. Demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’  About: The new demand seeks to include every tribal person living in an indigenous area or village outside the Tripura Tribal […]