Context Recently, the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) completes 5 years since its launch in 2019. About Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) It was launched by India in November 2019 at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok, and aims to foster cooperation for Read More …
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5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee
Context Defence Secretary to co-chair 5th India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Manila. About The visit assumes importance as India and Philippines have enjoyed 75 years of diplomatic relations and 10 years of India’s Act East Policy. The JDCC construct Read More …
A Critical Global Issue on Antimicrobial Resistance
Context The problem of AMR remains one of the leading concerns for the world, as many easily treatable infections may become incurable in the future. To address the Universal Health Organization’s Agenda to address negative impacts of AMR WHO has developed first Read More …
Union Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’
Context On September 11, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved “Mission Mausam” to enhance India’s weather forecasting, with a ₹2,000 crore budget over two years. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, it aims to improve weather surveillance, modelling, and forecasting Read More …
News of The Day – 11th September 2024
News of The Day – 11th September 2024 SOURCE: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? ANI’s Defamation Suit Against Wikipedia The Hindu GS-02: Polity and Governance Overview of Read More …
Cybersecurity: The Pillar of National Progress
Context In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical component for the progress and development of nations. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the importance of securing digital infrastructure cannot be overstated. The Digital Transformation Read More …
Rural Electrification in India
Context A recent study analyzing the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyut Yojana (RGGVY) program, which aimed to provide and improve electricity access to roughly 400,000 Indian villages, has revealed that the benefits of rural electrification were not evenly distributed across different Read More …
Ukraine Conflict: Principles of War
Context India has taken a significant stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and negotiation. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently outlined India’s four-point principle aimed at ending the conflict. This approach Read More …
Copper Production in India
Context Though copper demand is poised to surge over the next decade throughout geographies, the production of copper ore in India fell to 3.78 million tonnes (Mt) in FY24 from 4.13 Mt in FY19, as per the Ministry of Mines Read More …
News of The Day – 10th September 2024
News of The Day – 10th September 2024 SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? India-UAE Nuclear Pact The Hindu GS 2: International Relations Overview of India- UAE Civil Read More …