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Why in News ? Recent wildfires in Southern California have brought into light the use of pink fire retardant as authorities deploy aerial resources to combat the flames.  What is Pink Fire Retardant? Pink fire retardant is a chemical mixture used to control or slow the spread of wildfires. The most commonly used brand in […]

In a landmark development, India and the United States have announced a collaboration to co-produce sonobuoys, advanced underwater detection devices crucial for anti-submarine warfare and Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA). The initiative, part of an evolving defense partnership, aims to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Navy while enhancing interoperability between the two nations’ forces. About […]

Why in News? India submitted its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the UNFCCC on 30th December 2024. India’s Climate Goals: Net-Zero Target: Achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 (announced at COP26 in 2021). Progress: India reported a 7.93% reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 compared to 2019 in its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4). Key […]

Should voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar? Puttaswamy case in 2018 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have accused each other of manipulating electoral rolls before the Delhi Assembly elections. This has reignited the debate about linking voter IDs/Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) with respective Aadhaar numbers. What is the […]

One Nation, One Election” is a proposal to hold simultaneous elections for India’s Lok Sabha (House of the People) and all state legislative assemblies, replacing the current system of separate, staggered elections. This approach aims to reduce the frequency and cost of elections, minimize disruptions caused by the Model Code of Conduct, and enhance governance […]

Revision in Gold Import Figures: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry revised November 2024 gold import figures from $14.8 billion to $9.9 billion, a reduction of $5 billion. This correction narrowed the goods trade deficit for November from $38 billion to $33 billion. Double Counting Error: The error inflated November gold import volumes to 180 […]

Why in News ? Polar vortex brings its bitter cold to Southern US. What is  polar vortex? It is a large area of low-pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s poles, both in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It is a natural part of Earth’s atmospheric dynamics and plays a crucial role in regulating global […]

Why in news ? Over the past two years, 56,000 square meters of dense forests have been developed in Prayagraj using the Miyawaki technique 1. Dense Forests Created in Prayagraj: Over the past two years, 56,000 square meters of dense forests have been developed in Prayagraj using the Miyawaki technique. The project aims to create […]

The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is being held from January 8 to 10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This biennial event honors the contributions of the Indian diaspora to India’s development and fosters connections between the homeland and its overseas communities. Theme: The theme for this year’s convention is “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit […]

Indus Script: The Indus script (also known as the Harappan script) is one of the earliest forms of writing used by the Indus Valley Civilization (around 3300–1300 BCE). The script consists of over 400 symbols, which include pictographs, ideographs, and signs that may represent syllables or words. Despite various attempts, the script has not been […]