Why in News? Under the direction of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Defence Acquisition Council, or DAC, approved capital acquisition plans totalling Rs 84,560 crore on Thursday in order to strengthen the capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Armed Forces. The proposals include new generation anti-tank mines, Air Defence Tactical Control Radar, … Read more
Why Lentil Production in News? According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, increased acreage will cause India to overtake other countries as the world’s leading Lentil Production in the 2023–24 crop year. On larger acreage, the nation’s lentil production is predicted to reach an all-time high of 1.6 million tones in the 2023–24 rabi season. … Read more
Context The Indian National Satellite System, or INSAT for short, is a constellation of multifunctional geostationary satellites launched by ISRO to meet India’s needs in broadcasting, telecommunications, meteorology, and search and rescue. INSAT is the Asia Pacific region’s largest domestic communication system. About INSAT-3DS It is intended for improved meteorological observations and surface monitoring for … Read more
Why in News? In the much-awaited ruling in the electoral bonds case, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, February 15, that anonymous electoral bonds violate the right to knowledge guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. The plan has been declared unconstitutional as a result. What is the Electoral Bond Scheme? Introduction in 2017 Union … Read more