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PM Modi’s visit to Brunei underscores India’s growing strategic interest in the region and its commitment to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. The tiny yet strategically located nation of Brunei Darussalam plays a crucial role in the geopolitical landscape, particularly in the context of the South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region. Situated on the […]

The BioE3 Policy, also known as the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment Policy, is an initiative aimed at leveraging biotechnology to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and create employment opportunities in India. Below are the key points about the BioE3 Policy: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the BioE3 Policy is to harness […]

The Vigyan Dhara Scheme is an initiative launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India. The scheme focuses on promoting scientific research, innovation, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge across the country. Here are the key points about the Vigyan Dhara Scheme: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the Vigyan Dhara Scheme […]

The Union cabinet has  approved 12 new industrial smart cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in different states with an outlay of Rs 28,602 crore to boost domestic manufacturing,   These industrial areas will be located in Khurpia in Uttrakhand, Rajpura-Patiala in Punjab, Dighi in, Maharashtra, Palakkad in Kerela, Agra and Prayagraj in UP, Gaya […]

Why in News ?The Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly has recently passed a Bill to raise the minimum age for marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. The Bill, Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2024, seeks to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The Bill states that , It is […]

Why in News? The recent approval of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) by the Union Cabinet highlights the government’s effort to balance financial sustainability with providing assured pensions to government employees. The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), National Pension Scheme (NPS), and Old Pension Scheme (OPS) are three different pension schemes in India, each with distinct […]

Copper is a versatile metal with a wide range of applications across various industries due to its excellent electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance. Below is an overview of the applications of copper, the top copper-producing countries, and India’s copper import sources. Applications of Copper Electrical and Electronics Wiring and Cables: Copper is the […]

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the state of Gujarat, India, is one of the most important and well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the country. It is particularly famous as the last abode of the Asiatic lion, which is a critically endangered species. Overview of Gir National Park Location: Gir National Park is situated […]

When the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts interest rates, it can have a range of effects on the Indian economy. These impacts can be direct or indirect, and they typically manifest through financial markets, capital flows, and economic variables. Here’s how a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve might influence India: 1. Impact on […]

The doctrine of judicial comity, also known simply as “comity,” refers to the legal principle that courts in one jurisdiction will give effect to the laws, judicial decisions, and proceedings of another jurisdiction out of respect, mutuality, and courtesy, rather than as a matter of legal obligation. This doctrine is rooted in the recognition of […]