In News  Recently, the Minister of State for Communications of India chaired the 7th meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers.  Key Points of Meeting Recognized the significant role of ICTs: The Ministers encouraged continuous cooperation in ICTs activities in international organizations and multilateral forums such as the International Telecommunications Union and other organizations.   They recognized the […]

In News Recently, the fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held virtually. About This virtual meeting was presided by the Union  Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy (GoI) and the President of the ISA Assembly. Key Points Discussed India:  Solar & renewable energy:  It is time to get together to […]

In News  Recently, Forty-three countries have called on China to “ensure full respect for the rule of law” for the Muslim Uighur community in Xinjiang. About  The declaration, signed by the United States as well as several European and Asian member states and others. They accused China of a litany of human rights violations against […]

In Context Recently, WasteAid’s Circular Economy Network has announced the finalists of its Zero Waste Cities Challenge. It has chosen two winners — entrepreneurs from Shree Guru Plastic and Inside Out — for their work on promoting the circular economy and reducing the usage of plastics. About Zero Waste Cities Challenge WasteAid (a UK based […]

In News  Recently, Amur Falcons have reached the Tamenglong district of Manipur – the annual stopover. Image Courtesy: ebird.org About  Scientifically termed as ‘Falco amurensis’. The Amur falcon is a small raptor of the falcon family. Distribution and Migration: They breed in Siberia and Northern China and migrate to winter in Southern Africa.  Migrates west […]

In News  Indian Army has deployed Pinaka and Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems (MRLS) at a forwarding position near the China border to counter any threat arising across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both Pinaka and Smerch have 12 rockets in each launcher.  Both these weapon systems (Pinaka and Smerch) are designed to fire […]

In News The DRDO has successfully flight-tested ABHYAS – the High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Odisha.  About Purpose:  The indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle will be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems.  Features:  ABHYAS is […]

In News Central Government notifies Indian Telegraph Right of Way (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Objective:  To incorporate the provisions related to nominal one-time compensation and uniform procedure for establishment of Overground Telegraph Line in the Indian Telegraph Right of Way Rules, 2016. Key Points: There will be no fee other than Administrative fee and Restoration […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   India weighs ‘net zero’ target ahead of CoP   ( Environment) What is the ‘net zero’ target? How Net Zero is Achieved? How are other big countries pursuing net-zero? What are the initiatives of Indian and other countries for […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Five years of curbs later, Govt keen to open beach sand minerals mining (Economy) Which sand minerals are being permitted for mining again? What can be the strategic implications of this move? GS 3 1 Amid civilian killings, ongoing encounter, Amit […]