Russia suspends New START Treaty
Context Recently, Russia is suspending its participation in the New START Treaty, the last remaining major military agreement with the United States. Russia said the fact that the US wants…
What is Deep Sea Mining?
Context Deep Sea mining operations could present serious risks to ocean ecosystems, with disturbance on any scale being long-lasting and irreversible. Commercial-scale operations of deep seabed mining in 2023 may…
What is Net Zero?
What is net zero? Put simply, net zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere, by oceans and forests…
Indian blue economy
Context India has been leading the blue economy discourse at the highest level with its geographic and geostrategic position, putting greater focus on the Indian Ocean region. Blue economy refers…
TARKASH exercise
Context An ongoing Indo-US joint exercise, named TARKASH, has for the first time included “Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) terror response” in its drill. About TARKASH Exercise Currently being held…
Quasicrystal discovered by scientists
Context Scientists have discovered a new type of quasicrystal, one with 12-fold symmetry, in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA. It’s also the first time that researchers have…
The missing Deputy Speaker post
Context The Supreme Court recently issued notices to the Centre and five states Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand over the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker. Background…
Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill
Context The draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, was notified by the Ministry of Mines for comments and suggestions. About Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill The Bill is…
What are BIMARU States?
Context On the inaugural day of the Uttar Pradesh government’s two-day Investors’ Summit, Prime Minister recalled the tag of ‘BIMARU’, used to describe the state. What do BIMARU states mean, who…
What is office of profit?
What is office of profit? Context Ramesh Bais, who was transferred as Governor of Maharashtra, has left the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi without making public the Election Commission’s opinion on…
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