SAGAR SAMPARK Context: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways recently inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) called SAGAR SAMPARK. About SAGAR SAMPARK: SAGAR SAMPARK is an indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) that enhances maritime navigation by correcting errors […]
VSSC unit to undertake system checkouts Context : The virtual launch control centre (VLCC) at the VSSC will have an important role to play in safely seeing off the powerful Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3) — launch vehicle carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. What do we know […]
India approves plan to buy 26 Rafale-M jets Context On Thursday, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, gave its approval for the purchase of three additional Scorpene-class diesel-electric submarines from France as well as 26 Rafale-M fighters, which will […]
Upholding Academic Freedom: The Need for Social and Political Discussions in Scientific Research Institutions Context: The recent prohibition of a discussion on the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has sparked a debate within the scientific community. Relevance: GS-02 (Fundamental […]
The 50th GST Council Meet: Unraveling Challenges and Charting the Path Ahead Context: The recently concluded 50th GST Council meet has shed light on several unresolved issues that had been lingering for a considerable period. The meeting covered crucial aspects, including the establishment of Appellate […]
Upholding Constitutional Morality in Personal Relations Context: A recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court has attracted national attention due to its refusal to grant protection from police harassment to an inter-faith couple involved in a live-in relationship. Relevance: GS-02 (Indian Polity- Personal liberty, Judiciary) […]
Pakistan gets final IMF nod for $3-bn loan in stand-by arrangement Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $3 billion “stand-by arrangement” for Pakistan on Wednesday, providing financial respite to the country’s cash-strapped government by supporting its attempts to stabilize the struggling economy. What […]
People Stranded In The Lahaul-Spiti District Context: Even as torrential rain stopped on Wednesday, speeding up the rescue efforts, at least 293 people remained stranded in the Chandertal Lake region in the Himachal Pradesh tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti. To assess the damage brought on by […]