International Solar Alliance The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an international organization that works to increase the use of solar energy technologies. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) seeks to advance solar energy as a sustainable means of achieving carbon neutrality while also enhancing global energy […]
The Army gets a vertical wind tunnel to train special forces Context The Army established its first vertical wind tunnel (VWT) at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, to improve the training facilities for special forces and combat free-fallers. On Wednesday, […]
Centre approves ₹22,303-cr. subsidy on key fertilizers Context The government said on Wednesday that farmers will continue to receive the essential soil nutrient DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) at the previous rate of ₹1,350 per bag (50 kg) and that they would receive a ₹22,303-crore subsidy […]
India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Context: The Prime Minister launched India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Main Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor at Sahibabad RapidX Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar […]
Women, marriage and labour market participation Context: The declining trend in women’s labour force participation is a significant concern, as it has consequences not only for women’s economic empowerment but also for overall economic progress. Relevance: GS-02 (Issues Related to Women, Gender, Employment, Issues Relating […]
ISA to release report on global adoption of solar technology in November Context For the first time, a “global solar stocktake report” will be compiled and released by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an organization with 116 member nations founded to hasten the global adoption […]
The time has come for India to declare Hamas a terrorist group: Israel Ambassador Context Indian officials should designate Hamas as a terrorist organization, Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon stated here on Wednesday. During a media event, Mr Gilon stated that the Israeli economy would not […]
The legality of using white phosphorus Context: Human Rights Watch recently accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in Gaza, raising concerns about the potential risks posed to civilians. Relevance: GS – 03 (Nuclear Technology, Indigenization of Technology, Nanotechnology) Mains Question: Discuss the legal and […]
NCERT panel suggests replacing ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ in textbooks Context The National Council of Educational Research and Training established a high-level committee to review the social sciences curriculum, and the committee’s recommendation was to replace the word “India” in school textbooks with the word […]