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Justice Hema Committee Report

Kerala High Court on Thursday (August 22) ordered the state to place before it in a sealed cover the entire Hema Committee report, including sections redacted for confidentiality. This order comes while the court considers a Publi…

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South China Sea Tensions

post-COVID era has been punishing for global trade. Lockdowns and factory closures sparked supply chain delays worldwide and helped fuel decades-high inflation. The Suez Canal was closed for a week in 2021 after a container ship g…

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Malaysian PM Visits India

Comprehensive strategic Partnership. HISTORY OF THE TIES Diplomatic Beginnings: India established diplomatic relations with the Federation of Malaya (which later became Malaysia) in 1957. This marked the formal start of bilateral…

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India Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue

third India-Japan 2+2 ministerial meeting was conducted in New Delhi. Two ministers on behalf of India ie Defence & EAM meet their counterparts from the other country. (in this case, Japan) The India-Japan 2+2 ministerial meeting…

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World Environmental Health Day

World Environmental Health Day is celebrated on the 26th day of September every year. This day is associated with promotion of significant role of environmental health.

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3 New Wetland Sites Added To Ramsar List.

three new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites. With this addition, India now has 85 Ramsar sites covering a total area of 1,358,068 hectares. New Ramsar Sites: Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary (Tami…

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Waterspouts

one man died and six people are missing after a luxury yacht sank was hit by a violent storm off the coast of Sicily, Italy, on Monday (August 19). Experts suggest the storm could have been a waterspout — essentially a tornado ove…

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Super Blue Moon

second year in a row, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi which is celebrated on the full moon day (that is on Purnima in the month of Shravan), is marked by the sighting of a ‘super blue moon’ on Monday (August 19). This is an unusual astron…

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Lateral Entry

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday (August 17) issued an advertisement seeking applications for “talented and motivated Indian nationals for Lateral Recruitment” to the posts of Joint Secretary, Director, and D…

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Small Satellite Launch Vehicle

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Friday (August 16). The SSLV-D3 plac…

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Prime Minister's Independence Day Speech

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE SPEECH In 78th Independence Day speech from Red Fort,, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared his vision for India’s future, emphasizing growth, innovation, and leadership across various sectors. Record-Break…

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78th Indian Independence Day

India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. This day, more than just a public holiday, honors the nation's heritage, cultural richness, and the long struggle for liberty that began in 1947. It’s a tribute to…

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Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)

1,050 athletes selected under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), bearing all expenses from training to gears and for international participation, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukhlal Mandaviya said in Rajya Sabha. Un…

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China's Performance In Olympics

United States led the table with 126 medals while China equaled the US in gold medals, with each country winning 40. HISTORY OF CHINESE IN THE OLYMPICS For a long time, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) did not compete in the O…

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Clean Plant Program

Clean Plant Programme (CPP), aimed at increasing the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. First announced in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s interim Budget speech in February 2023, the CPP is also tar…

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Japan's Advisory For Megaquake

7.1-magnitude earthquake shook southern Japan on Thursday (August 8), the country’s meteorological agency issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory”. The warning said the likelihood of strong shaking and large tsunamis is higher t…

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Role of Retroviruses in Evolution of Human Genome

Retroviruses have significantly influenced human genome evolution by integrating their genetic material into the host's DNA. Vertebrates have developed ways to control, transport, and remove these viruses, shaping the human genome…

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Monetary Policy Unchanged

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent for the ninth time amid risks from higher food inflation. The six-member MPC also continued with the monetary policy stance of withdrawal of accommod…

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India's Policy On Refugees

Sheikh Hasina will likely remain in India for some time, as her plans to travel to the United Kingdom faced a “technical roadblock.” WHAT IS THE TECHNICAL ROADBLOCK? Along with her sister, the ex-PM had reportedly planned to seek…

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Nobel Laureates Who Led Their Countries

Muhammad Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006, arrived in Dhaka. He is set to take oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government. Yunus, however, will not be the first Nobel laureate to later lead their country.

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Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a Joint Committee of Parliament. The tabling of the Bill by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju was met with strong criticism from the Opposition parties who said the proposed law was “u…

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