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Unlawful dissolution News: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor recently dissolved the State Assembly, which has been in suspended animation, shortly after rival alliances staked claim to form the government. Important Facts: The J&K Governor has passed this order in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by clause (b) of subsection (2) of Section… Continue reading Unlawful dissolution

Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence News: The article discusses about INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. Important Facts: The INS Arihant completes India’s nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms. All the big five nuclear… Continue reading Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence

Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence News: The article discusses about INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear ballistic missile submarine, has completed its first “deterrence patrol”, operationalising India’s nuclear triad. Important Facts: The INS Arihant completes India’s nuclear triad by adding maritime strike capability to land- and air-based delivery platforms. All the big five nuclear… Continue reading Aligning the triad: On India’s nuclear deterrence

A virtual climate summit to cut carbon footprint News: World leaders will participate in an innovative climate change summit that will take place entirely online so it is carbon neutral. Important Facts: About the summit: The event will be the first global political meeting to be held online. It will consist of a rolling, 24-hour… Continue reading A virtual climate summit to cut carbon footprint

Navy makes formal request for multi-role U.S. copters News: India has made a formal request to the U.S. for the purchase of 24 MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters (MRH) for the Navy in a deal estimated at $2bn. Important Facts: This request is among a series of defence procurements and inductions from the U.S. and Russia in… Continue reading Navy makes formal request for multi-role U.S. copters

Limits of CBI jurisdiction News: Andhra Pradesh withdrew the “general consent” granted to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and West Bengal followed the course, thereby effectively curtailing the agency’s powers in the State without prior permission. Important Facts: Can States bar the CBI from functioning in their territory? The CBI is a national agency… Continue reading Limits of CBI jurisdiction

Amid contrasting claims, J&K Governor dissolves Assembly News: The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Governor recently dissolved the State Assembly, which has been in suspended animation, shortly after rival alliances staked claim to form the government. Important Facts: The J&K Governor has passed this order in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by clause (b)… Continue reading Amid contrasting claims, J&K Governor dissolves Assembly

China Begins building on Bombay Reef in SCS News According to recent satellite images reviewed by a U.S. think tank, China has installed a new platform on Bombay Reef of the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea Important facts Bombay Reef: Bombay reef is an atoll of the Paracel Islands, South China Sea.… Continue reading China Begins building on Bombay Reef in SCS

Board committees to assist RBI News: The government and Reserve Bank of India have found a middle ground on the contentious issues between the two in the board meeting held recently. Important Facts: The Reserve Bank and the government have agreed to refer to an expert committee the following issues: The appropriate size of reserves… Continue reading Board committees to assist RBI

Make it the Indian way: Why the country must adapt to additive technologies News: The article discusses about the prospects and challenges of 3D printing in developing countries like India. Important Facts: About 3D printing: 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation… Continue reading Make it the Indian way: Why the country must adapt to additive technologies