Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited(IRRPL) has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. This makes India the first country outside Russia… Continue reading India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
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In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About China’s Declining Population3 Why is China’s population declining?4 What will be the impact of this on China?5 Where does India stand?6 How can India… Continue reading In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Source: The post is based on the article “UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 Committee has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? It was… Continue reading UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?
Source– The post is based on the article “Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the recently released gazette notification on the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022. Kerala had fiercely objected to Rule… Continue reading Why is Kerala opposing the new Electricity Rules?
This is an ‘address’ of great constitutional importance
Source– The post is based on the article “This is an ‘address’ of great constitutional importance” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance– Position of Governor News– The article explains the issues related to the Governor of Tamil Nadu in skipping an important and… Continue reading This is an ‘address’ of great constitutional importance
As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
Source: The post is based on the article “As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? The Sri Lankan President has promised to fully implement the 13th amendment of the Constitution. What is the 13th amendment to… Continue reading As talks with Tamils drag on , Ranil pledges full implementation of 13th Amendment
Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
Source: The post is based on the article “Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean” published in The Hindu on 15th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Global Overturning Circulation(GOC)?3 What was the impact of tectonic changes in ocean gateways on ocean circulation?4 What about deep water circulations of the Indian Ocean?5… Continue reading Reconstructing past deep-water circulations of Indian Ocean
ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031” published in The Hindu on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) was yet to receive approval from the Union government for the Shukrayaan-1 mission and that the mission could as a result… Continue reading ISRO likely to push Venus mission ‘Shukrayaan I’ to 2031
Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About initiatives to promote digital payments. News: The Union… Continue reading Social equaliser – While promoting digital payments, care is needed to guard against cyber threats
‘Soul of Steel’ expedition to challenge high altitude endurance for civilians
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Soul of Steel’ expedition to challenge high altitude endurance for civilians” published in The Hindu on 14th January 2023. What is the News? The Defence Minister has kick-started the ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge. What is the Soul of Steel Challenge? Launched by: CLAW Global (veterans organization) with… Continue reading ‘Soul of Steel’ expedition to challenge high altitude endurance for civilians
