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Poverty and Politics of Freebies

In Context  The release of working papers of  the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund(IMF) has led to a renewed debate on poverty in India.  Findings of the World Bank and IMF on poverty in India New working papers from the World Bank and the IMF claim that extreme poverty in the country, based […]

Reusable Launch Vehicle

In News ISRO is aiming to carry out a landing experiment (LEX), a critical component of the Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstration (RLV-TD) programme, in the next few days. About Reusable Launch Vehicle Meaning: A reusable launch system is a launch system that allows for the reuse of some or all of the component stages. The […]

DefConnect 2.0

In News The Defence Minister of India  inaugurated DefConnect 2.0 organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence, Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO). About DefConnect 2.0 It is a one-day event to bring together start-ups, big companies and armed forces personnel to boost indigenous innovation in the defence sector. The event will attract a large number of innovators […]

Europa Moon

In Context  Recently, a team of researchers from Stanford University concluded that Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is a prime candidate to find life in this solar system.  Major Points  It is noted that there might be an abundance of water pockets beneath formations called double ridges. The double ridges are most common on Europa’s surface […]

Government Order (GO) 111

In News Telangana government is being criticised for withdrawing an over 25-year-old government order protecting the historic Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad. Government Order 111 About:  On March 8, 1996, the government of erstwhile (undivided) Andhra Pradesh had issued ‘Government Order (GO) 111’ prohibiting development or construction works in the catchment area […]

Decreasing Water Levels in Reservoirs

In News According to Central Water Commission (CWC) data, live storage of water in India’s major reservoirs has been continuously dipping. About Immediate Reasons:  Continuously dipping due to an early and intense heat wave as well as deficient pre-monsoon rainfall. Data:  The storage levels in 140 major reservoirs monitored by the CWC fell to 39 […]

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

In News The government is considering a regulatory framework for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to lay the ground for the possible listing of Indian companies through this route in the future. About SPACs Meaning: A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a company that has no commercial operations and is formed strictly to raise […]

RS-28 Sarmat (Satan-II)

In News  Recently, Russia tested its new Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Sarmat amidst stiff resistance from Ukraine in the ongoing war . About Sarmat  This was the first test launch of the ICMB Sarmat after having been delayed earlier in 2021.  It was launched from Plesetsk in North West Russia with the intended target […]

Mugger Crocodiles

In News Water trains hold the key to survival of 350 mugger crocodiles in Jawai dam of Rajasthan as water levels are down to three feet. Muggers or marsh crocodiles   Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris Muggers measure six to 13 feet on average and live for 70-80 years.  Image Courtesy: WII Geographic Range:  They found […]

Human-Animal Conflict

In News Recently, a Standing Committee suggested that the Environment Ministry must constitute an advisory body of experts to tackle growing instances of human-animal conflict. Key Points  The report analysed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 tabled in the Lok Sabha in December 2021.  The report recommends an HAC Advisory Committee to be headed by […]

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