Source: The post is based on the article “114 seats, migrant quota cleared for J&K Assembly” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Lok Sabha has passed Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. What is Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
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Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Source: The post is based on the article “Arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms: SC” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has held that an arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms under the “group of companies” doctrine. What is the… Continue reading Group of Companies Doctrine: SC holds arbitration agreement can be binding on non-signatory firms
Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat Action Plans(HAPs)” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed about the steps taken by the Government of India against Heat Waves. What are Heat Waves? Click Here to read What are the Steps taken… Continue reading Heat Action Plans (HAPs)
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Source– This post is based on the article “What is OpenAI Project Q*? AGI Superintelligence Explained” published in “Tech.Go” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? This post discusses the various aspects of Artifical General intelligence and the related technological developments. What is Artificial General Intelligence? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is defined as the… Continue reading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Navy of Ancient India
Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India
India Infrastructure Report 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “India Infrastructure Report 2023 released” published in “PIB” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Shri Venkaiah Naidu, former Vice-President of India, has released The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development. What is India Infrastructure Report? 1) The report focused on wide range… Continue reading India Infrastructure Report 2023
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)
