1. The Telecommunications Act 2023: Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031057 ) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Indian government has enforced key sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, aiming to modernise laws governing telecommunication services and spectrum management. Guided by principles of inclusion, security, growth, and responsiveness, the Act…
1. Two days’ Global INDIAai Summit 2024 concludes (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030838 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Governance Context The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, held in New Delhi, gathered over 12,000 AI experts from 50 countries. It showcased India’s push to democratise AI, bridge global North-South divides, and foster innovation through partnerships like…
1. INDIA-MONGOLIA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE NOMADIC ELEPHANT COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030373 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The 16th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced in Umroi, Meghalaya, involving Indian and Mongolian military personnel. This annual joint exercise focuses on enhancing counter-insurgency capabilities under UN mandates, featuring tactical drills…
1. Government of India and ADB sign $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030329 ) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Important International institutions Context India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $170 million policy-based loan aimed at enhancing India’s health system preparedness and response to future…
1. New metal oxide nanocomposite can be used for sustainable photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030073 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers at IASST developed a new Ni-doped TiO2 on Fuller’s earth nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants Achieving 96.15% dye decolorization under visible light, the innovation promises…
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029708 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – E-governance – application Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal to enhance data accessibility and user experience. It offers…
1. Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029399 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated António Costa on his election as the next President of the European Council. Modi expressed anticipation for enhancing the India-EU Strategic Partnership under Costa’s…
1. High Speed Expendable Aerial Target ‘ABHYAS’ successfully completes developmental trials with improved booster configuration (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029196 ) Topic: GS2 – Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology Context DRDO’s ABHYAS, a high-speed expendable aerial target, completed six consecutive developmental trials at Chandipur, Odisha. These tests validated its enhanced capabilities, including improved radar cross-section…
1. DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028794 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology Context The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in New Delhi. This technology uses Microwave Obscurant…
India’s Nuclear Power generation capacity to increase by around 70 percent in the next 5 years”, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028578 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, announced plans to significantly expand India’s nuclear power capacity by 2029, highlighting advancements in…