AEROSPACE & AVIATION IN 2047 Context: Recently, the International Conference cum Exhibition on ‘Aerospace & Aviation in 2047,’ commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Aeronautical Society of India, was honored by the presence of the President of India. Relevance: GS – 03 (Investment Models, Space […]
Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions Context: The recently unveiled Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting marks another attempt in the journey of regulating broadcasting comprehensively. Background: The previous endeavors, notably in 1997 and 2007, aimed at […]
Major oil and gas firms have pledged to go carbon-neutral Context Several oil and gas corporations have committed to being net zero — or carbon neutral — by 2050, according to Sultan Al Jaber, president-designate of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28), at a news […]
Centre and Manipur ink deal with banned Meitei insurgent body Context Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the Centre and the Manipur government have inked a peace pact with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), a proscribed Meitei extremist organization and the […]
Rat Hole Mining Context: The recent rescue of 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand shed light on the usage of rat-hole mining, a method once prevalent in Meghalaya but later banned due to its hazardous nature. This mining technique, involving cramped tunnels and […]
Rocky Reminder – The Silkyara tunnel rescue Context: On November 12, a tragic incident unfolded in Uttarkashi district, where 41 laborers found themselves trapped in an under-construction tunnel at Silkyara due to a landslide. This incident sparked a 17-day-long rescue mission, named Operation Silkyara, involving […]
Muslim student strength in higher education fell by 1.79 lakh in 2020-21 Context According to research based on data from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE), enrollment in higher education among Muslim students […]
Maritime Challenges: Resilient Adaptability in the Global South Context: Adapting to the evolving challenges in the maritime domain is crucial for human progress, echoing Charles Darwin’s principle of survival through adaptability. Recent developments show a shift in maritime threats, with unconventional challenges such as illegal […]
India’s overall trade Context: In October 2023, India experienced a significant surge in overall exports, witnessing a notable 9.43% increase compared to the figures from October 2022. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian Economy) Main Details: The estimated value of India’s overall exports in October 2023 stands at […]
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) Context: The idea to create self-sustaining, community-driven entities governed by smart contracts on blockchain networks has paved way to a groundbreaking innovation– Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). Operating without a central authority, these digital entities leverage smart contracts and member consensus, often […]