Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals Context: The Indian Navy has unveiled a new design for admirals’ epaulettes. The design incorporates an octagon inspired by the naval ensign and pays homage to the rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji, marking a departure from the previous British-inspired […]
Kerala seeks norms for Governors on reserving Bills Context: Kerala has approached the Supreme Court seeking guidance on the conditions under which the Governor can reserve Bills for the consideration of the President, withhold approval, or return them to the Assembly. Relevance: GS-02 (Parliament) Article […]
Disaster Response Fund Context: The recent disagreement between the Central and Tamil Nadu governments regarding flood relief brings attention to the crucial need for well-defined criteria in allocating disaster assistance. Relevance: GS03 (Disaster Management) Mains Question: Evaluate the disagreements between the Centre and State governments […]
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) – 8th Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) Context: The Royal Thai Navy hosted the 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) in Bangkok, Thailand, spanning from December 19 to 22, 2023. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Main […]