Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology
Context: Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recognized Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro Category to drive innovations and explore alternate technologies. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) Technology Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology is an innovative approach to renewable energy generation that utilizes the kinetic energy of flowing water. […]
About OPCW-The Hague Award
Context: The 2024 OPCW The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) at a ceremony during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at Hague. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About OPCW-The Hague Award […]
About UN High Seas Treaty
Context: India signed the High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, in September 2024, marking a major milestone in international ocean governance. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About UN High Seas Treaty: The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity […]
India Levies Heavy Fines on Automakers for Emission Norm Violations
Context: The Indian government has identified eight automakers, including prominent companies like Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda, for exceeding the mandated fleet emission levels during the financial year 2022-23. Due to non-compliance with the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, these companies face an estimated total penalty of ₹7,300 crore. Hyundai alone is subjected to […]
India Tests Nuclear-Capable K-4 Ballistic Missile from INS Arighaat
Context: India has successfully tested the K-4, a nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile, from the INS Arighaat, a recently commissioned nuclear-powered submarine. The test was carried out off the coast of Visakhapatnam in the Bay of Bengal. The K-4 missile, which is solid-fueled, boasts a striking range of 3,500 kilometers and was launched from a 6000-tonne […]
Supreme Court Upholds Use of EVM
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the reintroduction of ballot papers in place of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The court emphasized that challenges to the reliability of EVMs typically arise following electoral losses, suggesting that such claims might be […]
Current Affairs Quiz 29 November 2024
Current Affairs 29 November 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Upholds Use of EVMs, Dismisses PIL for Ballot Papers Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the reintroduction of ballot papers in place of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The court emphasized that challenges to the reliability of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 November 2024
Content : Armed Insurrection to Parliamentary Politics Relevance: GS 2 (Indian Polity ), GS 3 (Internal Security ) Practice Question: Explain why there is an ideological shift among many left-wing insurgent groups from armed revolution to democracy. Explain its potential implications. (250 Words ) Context: Case Studies Conclusion: The ideological shift from a violent armed […]
PIB Summaries 29 November 2024
CONTENTS SAREX-24 Context: The 11th edition of Indian Coast Guard’s National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise & Workshop (SAREX-24) will be in Kochi, Kerala on November 28-29, 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims SAREX-24 SAREX-24 is a premier maritime search and rescue exercise conducted under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB). […]