About The Sodium-ion Batteries
Focus: GS III: Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, Indian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the development of Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries by creating new cathode materials that offer high performance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental stability. New Developments in Cathode Materials for Sodium-ion Batteries Importance: Sodium-ion (Na-ion) Batteries Importance: Challenges:
About The UDAN 5.1 Scheme
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Civil Aviation launched UDAN 5.1, specifically designed for helicopter routes. About UDAN 5.1 Scheme: The UDAN 5.1 scheme is an extension of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) called Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), initiated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in […]
Current Affairs 26 May 2023
CONTENTS Recusal of Judges Context: Recently, former Supreme Court judge Justice M.R. Shah refused to recuse himself from hearing a plea by former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt to submit additional evidence to back his Gujarat High Court appeal against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
PIB Summaries 26 May 2023
CONTENTS UDAN 5.1 Scheme Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Civil Aviation launched UDAN 5.1, specifically designed for helicopter routes. About UDAN 5.1 Scheme: The UDAN 5.1 scheme is an extension of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) called Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), initiated by the Ministry […]
Static Quiz 26 May 2023 (Geography)
SENGOL Sceptre Adorns – New Parliament Building
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2023 Contents The BRICS Paradox and Its New Roadmap Context Although the BRICS may have lost some of its lustre, a sizable number of nations are anxious to join. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, India and its neighbourhood- […]
Power to Promulgate, Repromulgate Ordinances
Context: The central government recently promulgated an Ordinance to undo a unanimous verdict of a 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Power to Promulgate Ordinance: Article 123 of the Indian Constitution: Article 213 of the Indian Constitution Conditions for Promulgation: Government’s Role: Force and […]
About The INS Mormugao
Context: The Indian Navy successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About INS Mormugao: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About The Sengol
Context: A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Sengol: Origin: Symbolic: Features: -Source: The Hindu