New Chief of DGCA Recently Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was appointed new Director-General (D-G) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). About DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a statutory body established under the Aircraft Amendment Act, 2020. It operates under the Ministry of …
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Political Upheavals in Different Countries (2024) South Asia Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina returned to power in January but was ousted by student protests in August, forcing her to flee the country. Sri Lanka: September elections replaced traditional parties, bringing the National People’s Power to power. East Asia South Korea: The ruling People Power Party was defeated …
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Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730-1796) Born in 1730 to King Chellamuthu Sethupathy and Queen Sakandhimuthal of the Ramnad kingdom (present-day Tamil Nadu). She was Fluent in multiple languages – French, English, Urdu (polyglot) and skilled in military strategy. She is revered as ‘Veeramangai’ (Brave Lady) of Tamil Nadu. In collaboration with Hyder Ali and Gopala Nayaker, …
Consumption Still A Concern Facts and Data GDP Growth: GDP growth slipped to 4% in the second quarter of 2024-25. Bank Credit Growth: Slowed for the fifth straight month in November. Core Infrastructure Sector Growth: Expanded at a four-month high pace of 4.3% in November. Production levels were 3% below October with six of eight …
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What is Cross-Border Insolvency? When an insolvent debtor has credit and/or debtors in more than one jurisdiction i.e. in different countries. In domestic insolvency proceedings, the Insolvency Professional performs several key tasks. First, they identify the assets owned by the debtor. Next, they determine which creditors are owed money and how much each one is …
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The Namo Bharat Corridor, officially known as the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is a groundbreaking infrastructure project aimed at revolutionizing regional connectivity in India. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this corridor promises to drastically reduce travel time between Delhi and Meerut, enhance commuter convenience, and contribute significantly to environmental sustainability. Namo Bharat …
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A massive dam is being constructed on the Brahmaputra River in Medog County, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China. The dam is set to be the largest infrastructure project in the world, making headlines due to its scale, the potential impact on the region, and the strategic concerns it raises for neighbouring …
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Context: After three weeks of attempts, three-year-old tigress Zeenat was sedated and captured in West Bengal’s Bankura forest. Evolution of Wildlife Capture Early Methods: Before the 20th century, commercial animal catchers used lassos, traps, and pitfalls. These cruel methods often resulted in slaughter of mothers to capture calves. Hague Peace Convention (1899): It banned Dum-dum …
Context: Researchers from IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with Bose Institute Kolkata, have developed an injectable hydrogel aimed at revolutionizing breast cancer treatment. Key Features of the Injectable Hydrogel Innovative Design Composed of ultra-short peptides, which are biodegradable and biocompatible. The hydrogel remains stable at the injection site, ensuring localized treatment. Activates in response to elevated …
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