1. Towards a TB-Free India: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2070942®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context India has made significant progress in its efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), with a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023. The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), aligned with the…
1. India’s Green Leap: A Shift from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153385&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India is undertaking significant reforms to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. The Asian Development Bank’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report highlights India’s successful…
1. ‘Run for Unity’, held on ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, will be organised this time on 29th October (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2068756®=3&lang=1 ) Context The announcement of the ‘Run for Unity’ on October 29 aims to coincide with Deepavali celebrations and promote national integration. This initiative encourages participation in fitness…
1. LAUNCH OF ‘ABHAY’, SEVENTH SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) PROJECT (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2068207®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Security Context Abhay’, the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched on October 25, 2024, at L&T, Kattupalli, with the ceremony led by the Vice Admiral of Eastern Command. What Is ABHAY? 2. ‘IndiaAI’…
1. SINGAPORE INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE (SIMBEX) 2024 – 23 TO 29 OCT 24 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Context The Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is set to start from October 23 to 29, 2024, in Visakhapatnam This exercise aims to enhance interoperability and address common maritime…
1. INDIAN ARMY TO HOST THE SECOND EDITION OF CHANAKYA DEFENCE DIALOGUE: A GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR STRATEGIC INSIGHTS (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2067374®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 is a high-profile seminar hosted by the Indian Army, focusing on the integration of comprehensive security within national development.It aims to foster discussions among global policymakers and…
1. Towards more precise atomic clocks useful for navigation, Telecommunication & Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2067034®=3&lang=1 ) Context Researchers at the Raman Research Institute have improved atomic clocks and magnetometers using Rydberg atoms to achieve higher precision in measuring magnetic fields. Their findings offer promising applications in fields like geophysics, brain activity detection, and space exploration….
1. India’s Rise: A New Era of Economic Prosperity (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2066779®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is experiencing a robust economic growth surge, with its GDP projected to grow at 7% in FY 2024-25.Strategic policies such as Digital India and the Startup India initiative have transformed the economy, fostering innovation and…
1. INDIAN NAVY – ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN MARITIME EXERCISE (NASEEM AL BAHR) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2066452®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Indo-Oman naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr focused on enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. It underscored India’s commitment to strengthening ties in the Indian Ocean Region. Naval Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr:
1. Launch of Pilot projects in Steel Sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2065985®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Union Government has approved three pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to explore green hydrogen’s role in steel production. With a total financial support of ₹347 crore, these projects aim to advance clean…