Current affairs

NCST Report on Santhal Pargana

Key Findings of the NCST Report on Santhal Pargana Infiltration Claims: The NCST claims that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have significantly altered the demographics over the past seven decades. Difficulty in Enumeration: The report states that it is challenging to...

Dragon Drones

What are Dragon Drones ? It is a new weapon in the Russia-Ukraine war. These drones drop a highly dangerous substance that appears to rain fire from the skies. These drones release thermite which burns at 2,427 degrees Celsius. The...

Defence Ministry seeks more funds to expand scope of iDex scheme

About iDex Launch Date: May 2021. Implementing Body: Defence Innovation Organization (DIO) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, India. Objectives of iDEX Rapid Development: Facilitate quick development of indigenized technologies to meet defence needs. Engagement with Startups:...

X- Band Radar

What is a X-band Radar? X-band radar operates in the 8-12 GHz range (2-4 cm wavelength). Its shorter wavelengths make it effective for detecting smaller particles, such as raindrops, fog and fine particulate matter. Usage in Wayanad: The radar will...

United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UN PKF) and UNIFIL

About UN PKF It is a global partnership that helps countries transition from conflict to lasting peace. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) plays a major role in deployment of peacekeeping forces. Purpose: The UN peacekeeping force helps countries prevent...

Allocation of Symbols to Political Parties

Current Situation The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is currently recognized as a state party in Maharashtra and Nagaland. In July 2023, a split occurred within the NCP, with the Ajit Pawar faction claiming support from 41 out of 53 MLAs...

THAAD Missile Defence System

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system is a cutting-edge missile defense technology developed by Lockheed Martin, aimed at intercepting and neutralizing short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, particularly in regions like...

Middle Income Trap, Key Factors and Challenges for India

Middle Income Trap The middle-income trap is a situation where a country that attains a certain income gets stuck at that middle-income level and is unable to transition to a high-income level. Or The World Bank defines middle-income economies as...

India-ASEAN Relation, Evolution, Significance and Challenges

Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Established: On 8 August 1967 by ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) Members: Founding: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Current Members (10): Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. India is...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024 awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for breakthroughs in using AI tools like AlphaFold to predict protein structures and create new synthetic proteins. Awardees David Baker (University of Washington) Demis Hassabis and John Jumper (Google DeepMind) Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024:...