Why in News: LCA Tejas Mark 1A In a significant leap towards bolstering India’s indigenous defense capabilities, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) achieved a remarkable milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet in Bengaluru. This historic achievement marks a pivotal moment in … Read more
Why in news? In recent news, the discourse surrounding integrated river basin management has gained significant prominence, particularly concerning the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers – the lifelines of millions of people across South Asia. These rivers, with their vast basin areas spanning multiple countries, play a crucial role in sustaining livelihoods, supporting agriculture, and … Read more
Why in news? In the realm of finance, few concepts stir as much curiosity and debate as bond yields. Recently, the news has been abuzz with reports of record-breaking mobilization of funds through the auction of State Development Loan (SDL) Bonds by State governments. What are Bonds? Imagine you lend money to a friend and … Read more
Why in news? In a significant stride towards advancing space exploration, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently achieved a notable milestone with the successful testing of the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This groundbreaking experiment marks a pivotal moment in India’s space endeavors and holds promising implications for … Read more
Why in news? Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on March 11 made a significant move by notifying the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024. These rules pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed by Parliament in 2019. This development comes after a prolonged delay of over four years … Read more
Context India has taken the first step toward addressing a major gap in its ability to capitalize on potential in generative artificial intelligence (AI) – computing hardware. Why in News? Recently The Union Cabinet authorized the India AI Mission, which would cost Rs 10,372 crore over the next five years. The funds will be used … Read more