Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) placed an order with Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF), Chennai for supply of 118 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) Arjun Mk1A for the Indian Army. Key Points About: The state–of-the-art MBT Mk-1A is a new variant of Arjun Tank designed to enhance...
Context: Early-stage findings of Chang’e-5 probe, which use geological mapping to link ‘exotic’ fragments in the collected samples to features near the landing site, were recently presented by China. Background: Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the moon had begun its journey back to Earth...
Why in News Recently, in a major reform, the Supreme Court has given the go-ahead to implement a system for electronic transmission of its orders. It will ensure effective implementation of Article 21 (right to life). Earlier, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) launched an...
Context: Early-stage findings of Chang’e-5 probe, which use geological mapping to link ‘exotic’ fragments in the collected samples to features near the landing site, were recently presented by China. Background: Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the moon had begun its journey back to Earth in December 2020, putting China...
Context: A review meeting on the performance of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was held recently. What is the Rashtriya Gokul Mission? ‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission’ was launched in 2014 to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds, under the National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD)....
Context: The UN Food Systems Summit is taking place in New York. It will seek to set the stage for global food systemstransformation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. It is envisioned that the Summit will have objectives and outcomes including to: 1. Raise...
Context: The world’s largest healthcare scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has completed three years. It was launched on September 23rd, 2018. Key Features of PM-JAY: 1. The world’s largest health insurance/ assurance scheme fully financed by the government. 2. It provides cover of 5 lakhs...
Indian Reservation System The context Introduction of OBC reservation in NEET exam The question of equity While these provisions are undeniably one of the success stories of Indian democracy, they have also gathered a fair share of difficulties that require prompt governmental attention and debate. It was hoped...
Soil bacteria have the potential to contribute to a greener revolution The ability Plants appear to be rather straightforward in their structure. Leaves, flowers, fruits, stems, and roots appear to be the only components of tiny shrubs and towering trees. They are not, however, simple. Being...
Karbi Agreement The historic Karbi Anglong Agreement was signed, putting an end to a decades-long issue and safeguarding Assam's geographical integrity. The Context: A historic Karbi Anglong Agreement was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah to end the decades-long dispute...
