GS Paper III
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India faces challenges in becoming a smartphone export hub as it competes with China and Vietnam.
GS Paper III
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India faces challenges in becoming a smartphone export hub as it competes with China and Vietnam.
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During the Indian PM seventh visit to the Gulf kingdom, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed eight pacts, including a bilateral investment treaty and a framework deal to foster regional connectivity.
GS Paper II
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The notification of the Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Erode district has led forest dwellers to express fears that this is a prelude to the denial of their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 (FRA).
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Foxnuts, popularly known as 'makhana,' have gained traction as a 'super snack,' with their prices skyrocketing in both domestic and international markets since 2019.
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The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry is drafting a law to centralize all urban land and building records in Delhi under a new Delhi Urban Lands and Immovable Property Records Authority, led by the Lieutenant Governor.
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Ionic Liquids (ILs) which can be promising sustainable alternatives to the toxic chemicals currently in use for the silk protein extraction process has been identified by researchers at Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Guwahati.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has significantly expanded the administrative authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir through amendments to the Transaction of Business Rules.
GS Paper II
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Given the political situation at center practically rules out any significant increase in the maximum retail price (MRP) of urea, leave alone bringing this fertilizer under the “decontrolled” nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) regime.
GS Paper III
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India has made significant strides in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as highlighted by the SDG India Index 2023-24.
GS Paper II
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An investigation by Competition Commission of India (CCI) has concluded that Apple misused its dominant position in the market for app stores on its iOS operating system, engaging in abusive conduct and practices.
GS Paper III
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Varkala, located about 40 kilometres from Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, a geological wonder is facing a significant threat of erosion.
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Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the first phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis.
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Recently, to acknowledge the growing influence of digital creators and influencers, the government has unveiled the prestigious 'National Creators Award'.
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According to a paper published by scientists from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) can collapse between 2025 and 2095 due to the impact of anthropogenic emissions.
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The Convention of Migratory Species (CMS) 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) at the Samarkand Summit will see several terrestrial animals proposed for listing in the CMS list, among others expecting a new action plan for their protection.
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The governments of Weimar Triangle including Poland, France and Germany vowed to make Europe a security and defence power with a greater ability to back Ukraine.
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The Indian External Affairs Minister attended the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State held in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.
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The Project 2025 document has sparked significant controversy, with many associating it with former US President Donald Trump’s potential plans if he wins the upcoming presidential election in November.
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The Supreme Court of India has upheld the maintainability of a suit filed by West Bengal challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) authority to register and investigate cases in the state after the withdrawal of general consent in November 2018.
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India hosted the BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' retreat, which took place amidst ongoing turmoil in Myanmar.
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The Indian Prime Minister paid an official visit to Austria from July 9-10, 2024.
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The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) officially welcomed Bangladesh as its fifth member state during the 8th Deputy National Security Adviser (DNSA) level meeting hosted by Mauritius, while Seychelles participated as an observer state.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently expressed interest in planetary defense, specifically targeting the asteroid Apophis, which will pass by Earth at a distance of 32,000 km in 2029.
GS Paper III
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The Digital Economy Report 2024 highlights the critical need for environmentally sustainable and inclusive digitalization strategies.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently introduced MeDevIS, an innovative online platform designed to provide users with extensive information on medical devices.
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The implementation of composting pits in temples and the involvement of Temple Trusts and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in recycling efforts are creating significant employment opportunities.
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The Prime Minister of India visited the Russian Federation on July 8-9, 2024, for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
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A team of astronomers has made an exciting discovery about the temperate exoplanet LHS 1140 b, revealing that it could be a promising “super-Earth” covered in ice or water.
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Mauritius, once a leading destination for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) funneling funds into India, has now slipped to fifth place, behind Ireland, in terms of assets under custody (AUC) as of June 30.
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India’s Mission to Drill a 6-km Deep Hole in Koyna, Maharashtra