India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic

Source-This post is based on the article “India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India has entered into multiple bilateral cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic at the vibrant Gujrat summit. What agreements have been signed… Continue reading India signs cooperation pacts with the UAE, Czech Republic

SBI Report on Income inequality in India

Source-This post is based on the article “Income inequality shrinks, Mobility on the Rise : SBI Research Report” published in “PIB” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? According to SBI Research latest report, there has been a reduction in income inequality in India, signaling a favorable shift towards upward mobility and the expansion… Continue reading SBI Report on Income inequality in India

SC Report Reveals Accessibility Gaps for People with Disabilities in Indian Courts

Source-This post is based on the article “SC report exposes severe gaps in accessibility for people with disabilities at courts across India” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning report highlights infrastructure deficiencies in Indian district courts. It raised concerns about… Continue reading SC Report Reveals Accessibility Gaps for People with Disabilities in Indian Courts

Amaterasu: Super-energetic particle from outer space

Source-This post is based on the article “How a super-energetic particle from outer space could help physics” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? Japanese scientists found a powerful cosmic ray on Earth named ‘Amaterasu,’ the second-highest-energy cosmic ray ever discovered. What is Amaterasu? 1) It is one of the… Continue reading Amaterasu: Super-energetic particle from outer space

India Club: what it means for our shipping firms

Source-This post is based on the article “India Club: what it means for our shipping firms” published in “Live mint” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? India plans to create its own protection and indemnity (P&I) entity, the India Club, to provide insurance for ships in Indian waters thereby reducing reliance on global… Continue reading India Club: what it means for our shipping firms

Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study

Source-This post is based on the article “Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 10th January 2024. Why in the News? According to an analysis conducted by Respirer Living Sciences and Climate Trends, a significant number of Indian cities are considerably distant from achieving clean air target.… Continue reading Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study

India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit

Source-This post is based on the article “India, U.K. ink 2 deals during Rajnath’s visit” published in “The Hindu” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? India’s defense minister recently visited London, where India and the United Kingdom inked two agreements. It marks the first visit by an Indian Defense Minister to the U.K.… Continue reading India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visit

DRDO counter-drone system

Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production. What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?… Continue reading DRDO counter-drone system

LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data

Source-This post is based on the article “Study revives South Korea superconductivity claim with new data” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese and Japanese scientists have found signs of superconductivity in the controversial material LK-99, which was under scrutiny for similar claims last year. What is LK-99? 1)… Continue reading LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data

Debating India’s new hit-and-run law

Source-This post is based on the article “Debating India’s new hit-and-run law” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Transporters and commercial drivers from various States are protesting against the Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which imposes stringent penalties for hit-and-run incidents. What is Section… Continue reading Debating India’s new hit-and-run law

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