Gaganyaan Mission What is the Gaganyaan Mission? The Gaganyaan Mission is a project headed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Three Indian astronauts—one of them a woman—are to spend three days in space as part of this mission. For five to seven days, the […]
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations What is the Vienna Convention of 1961? An international agreement known as the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations provides a framework for diplomatic relations between nations. The United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Relations and Immunities in Vienna, Austria, adopted the […]
Cabinet Approvals: Improving Global Digital Cooperation Context: The Union Cabinet has granted approval to a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to strengthen India’s cooperation with various nations. Aim: To facilitate the exchange of successful digital solutions on a population scale, boost collaboration in […]
Reevaluating Marriage Rights: The Imperative of Inclusivity Context: The recent Supreme Court ruling in the case of Supriyo Chakraborty has brought a critical matter to the forefront of Indian jurisprudence. The judgment underscores a vital issue – the right to marry, especially for same-sex individuals. […]
ISRO and its Human Spaceflight Mission Context: The ISRO embarked on a significant phase of its ‘Gaganyaan’ human spaceflight mission. Background: This phase, marked as TV-D1, was not only the maiden uncrewed developmental flight but also a demonstration of India’s resolute commitment to advancing its […]
Carrying Capacity of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Union government to provide insights into managing the carrying capacity of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) for towns and cities after the environmental damages that happened in […]