Source-This post on Space tourism has been created based on the article “Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist: What is space travel — and how much can a journey cost?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura became the first space tourist from… Continue reading Space tourism
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The ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
Source: The post the ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders has been created, based on the article “Pratap Bhanu Mehta writes on ICC seeking arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu: Why we need humanity’s law” published in “Indian express” on 22nd May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-International Relations-Important International institutions,… Continue reading The ICC prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
India-Pakistan Relations and Para Diplomacy
Source-This post on India-Pakistan Relations and Para Diplomacy has been created based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: A time for para diplomacy” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2022. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2-International Relations- India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Context– The article discusses the Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) promise to negotiate with… Continue reading India-Pakistan Relations and Para Diplomacy
Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Source-This post on Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme has been created based on the article “What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Raisi’s chopper?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2024. Why in News? Following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the European Union… Continue reading Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme
Aircraft Turbulence
Source-This post on Aircraft Turbulence is based on the article “‘Severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead: When can turbulence become dangerous?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? A person died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight experienced “severe turbulence” en-route. About… Continue reading Aircraft Turbulence
Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Source-This post on Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) is based on the article “Explained: The history of Supreme Court orders against illegal mining in Sariska reserve” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Rajasthan government to close 68 mines that are operating within a 1-kilometer… Continue reading Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH)
Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Source-This post on Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been created based on the article “An Expert Explains: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s death means for Iran” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on… Continue reading Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Project Astra
Source-This post on Project Astra has been created based on the article “AI’s ‘Her’ moment: OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Project Astra make real-life strides” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Google showcased an early version of Project Astra at its annual developer conference. About Project Astra 1. It is… Continue reading Project Astra
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) has been created based on the article “Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: what’s on the table?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? India is hosting the 46th session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also referred to as… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers
Source-This post on Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers has been created based on the article “Going glacier gone: How Venezuela lost its last glacier, why this matters” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? Venezuela has become the first country in modern history to loose all its glaciers.… Continue reading Venezuela first country to loose all its glaciers
