1. ISRO Successfully Conducts Power Head Test for Semi-Cryogenic Engine Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the Power Head Test Article (PHTA) for its SE2000 semi-cryogenic engine. This test is a …
1. IMF Flags Concerns Over NBFCs’ Exposure to Power Sector Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns about potential financial instability in India due to the high exposure of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to the power and infrastructure …
1. India Launches Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) to Boost Sustainable Urban Development Context: India has launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance aimed at promoting city-to-city collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and private sector partnerships. The initiative was introduced …
1. Election Commission Addresses Concerns Over Duplicate Voter ID Numbers Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has acknowledged concerns regarding the issuance of identical Electors Photo Identification Card (EPIC) numbers to voters across different states. This issue has raised …
1. India-European Commission Partnership: A Strategic Alliance Context: A high-level delegation led by European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen recently visited India to explore a Security and Defence Partnership. This visit marks a significant step in strengthening the …
1. Cabinet Approves Revised Waqf Bill (2024) with Key Reforms Context: The Union Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of India, has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, incorporating key recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The bill aims …
1. Delimitation in India: Impact on Southern States & Parliamentary Representation Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that southern states will not lose parliamentary seats after delimitation, addressing concerns raised by states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The North-South …
1. Delimitation Debate: Why Are Southern States Concerned? Context: The Union Home Minister has assured that no parliamentary constituencies in southern states will be reduced following the proposed delimitation exercise. This statement comes in response to concerns raised by the …
1. NAKSHA Scheme: Revolutionizing Urban Land Records Context: The NAKSHA (NAtional Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) scheme is an ambitious project aimed at modernizing urban land records in India. Launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme …
1. Internet Shutdowns in India: Balancing Security and Freedom Context: A recent report by the advocacy group ‘Access Now’ highlights that India recorded the second-highest number of internet shutdowns in 2024, accounting for 28% of global disruptions. Global and National …