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Aditya L1, ISRO's mission to study the Sun, is set to be placed in final orbit Tomorrow

Aditya L1, ISRO’s mission to study the Sun, is set to be placed in final orbit Tomorrow

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology Issue: Aditya L1 Mission. Context: The Aditya-l1 space probe executing its final manoeuvre on January 6 to enter a halo orbit around Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) 1.5 million km away, which was Launched on September2. Top of FormSynopsis: Aditya-L1 is […]

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Dec. manufacturing slows to 18­month low, PMI survey shows

Syllabus: GS-III Topic: Indian Economy Issue: PMI. Subject: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India’s manufacturing activity slipped to an 18-month low in December 2023, as per the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index. Synopsis: The reading for December stood at 54.9 compared to 56 in November. A reading

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Supreme Court upholds SEBI probe, turns focus on ‘conduct’ of Hindenburg

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Issue: SEBI. Context: Supreme Court judgement on petitions to transfer investigations related to Adani from SEBI to SIT. Synopsis: The Adani Group, facing allegations from U.S. short-seller Hindenburg Research, has been relieved by the Supreme Court, ruling out the need for additional investigation. Hindenburg

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55% of patients were prescribed antibiotics for preventive indications, 45% for therapeutic indications: NCDC survey

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science and Technology Topic: Health. Issue: Anti-Microbial Resistance. Context:   A recent survey by India’s NCDC reveals alarming antibiotic prescription trends, with over half given preventively. This misuse contributes to antimicrobial resistance, a serious global health concern. Synopsis: Highlights of The Survey: A recent survey by India’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

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PM unveils projects worth Rs 1,150 cr in Lakshadweep

PM unveils projects worth Rs 1,150 cr in Lakshadweep: Page:

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Issue: Development Projects in Lakshadweep. Context: PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep signifies BJP’s strategic focus on the UT amid rising Chinese interest, proximity to Kerala, and symbolism for ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, despite local controversies. Synopsis: Visits Strategic Significance Lakshadweep gains

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Tiger zinda hai: In Bengal’s Buxa reserve, big cat’s return brings fresh hope

Tiger zinda hai: In Bengal’s Buxa reserve, big cat’s return brings fresh hope

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Environment Topic:  Species Conservation. Issue: Tiger Conservation. Context: Tiger missing for 23 years in Buxa National Park, West Bengal, captured on camera, raising hopes for permanent return. Conservation efforts, increased prey, and reduced human interaction contribute to this positive development.Top of Form Synopsis: Factors Behind Comeback: Increase in prey base, expansion of

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India to use SpaceX rocket to launch communications satellite

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology Issue: SpaceX Launching GSAT. Context:  Utilising the services of SpaceX for the first time, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will deploy its heavy communication satellite GSAT-20 through the Falcon-9 rocket of the private space. Synopsis: Why SpaceX? The Indian Space

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Roll-out schedule of 3 new criminal codes will be notified by January 26

Roll-out schedule of 3 new criminal codes will be notified by January 26

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Context: It will take nine months to a year for the three criminal laws to be implemented across the country, and a pilot project is all set to begin in Ahmedabad in the next two months. Synopsis: The implementation

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Truckers strike: The Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting the new hit-and-run law

Truckers strike: The Home Ministry seeks to pacify truckers protesting the new hit-and-run law

Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Governance Topic: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Context: Transporters, protesting the new hit-and-run law, went on a nationwide strike. The Ministry of Home Affairs assured the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) that decisions on stringent provisions would be taken after consultation. Synopsis: The apprehensions among

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Coal output growth slid to a six-month low in December

Coal output growth slid to a six-month low in December

Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science and Technology Topic: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology crossed Context:   In December 2023, India’s coal output growth hit a six-month low of 10.75%, reaching nearly 93 million tonnes. Synopsis: This decline in coal production is reflected in the Index of Core Industries,

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