Monthly Archives: January 2025
Chandrayaan-4 Mission Expansion gets Centre’s Approval
Context: According to ISRO, a series of space-docking experiments will be conducted before the launch of the Chandrayaan-4 mission. Chandrayaan-4 Mission Mission Objective: It aims to bring rock and soil samples back from the Moon. Modules: The Chandrayaan-4 spacecraft will consist of 5 modules, unlike Chandrayaan-3, which had 3. Ascender Module (AM): To Collect and …
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DRDO 67th Foundation Day, Celebrating Decades of Innovation and Self-Reliance
On January 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) marked its 67th foundation day, reflecting on decades of contributions to India’s defence capabilities. Since its establishment in 1958, DRDO has grown from a modest setup of 10 laboratories to a robust network of 52 laboratories and 5 DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs), covering …
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Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ants, Habitat and Importance
Context: Recent research has revealed that the black parts of female velvet ants are ultrablack, absorbing nearly all visible and ultraviolet light. About Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ants Ultrablack Brazilian Velvet Ant, scientifically known as Traumatomutilla bifurca, is a fascinating and unique insect species. Velvet ants, despite their name, are not ants but wasps. They are …
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Addressing the Issue of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs in India
What was the recent incident? Five young mothers in Ballari district, Karnataka, allegedly died due to contaminated drugs manufactured by a pharmaceutical company in West Bengal. Challenges with the Current Regulatory Framework Fragmented Regulatory Authority: Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, pharmaceutical companies can sell their products across India based on state-level licenses. This …
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The Rise of UPI and Challenges of a Market Duopoly
UPI’s Growth and Success Key Statistics: UPI accounts for nearly 8 out of 10 digital transactions in India. In August 2024 alone, UPI transactions totaled over ₹20.60 lakh crore. Achievements: UPI has significantly enhanced public trust in digital payments, especially in a cash-dependent country with low digital literacy. UPI penetration stands at 30% of the …
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Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition Demand, India’s Options
Bangladesh has initiated domestic proceedings for Sheikh Hasina’s alleged crimes including state-sponsored violence and killings during her regime. Bangladesh is a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC, which could potentially involve the ICC if there are concerns about fair trial rights Legal Framework for Extradition Bilateral Extradition Treaty (2013): A treaty between India …
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India’s Obligations Towards the Rohingya
Who are Rohingya Refugees? The Rohingya are a mostly Muslim ethnic group who have lived in Buddhist-majority Myanmar for centuries. Flee Myanmar due to genocidal violence. However, Myanmar does not recognise them as an official ethnic group, making them the largest identified stateless community in the world. Rohingya population: ~2.8 million globally. ~22,500 in India …
National Commission or Women (NCW), Objectives and Functions
Context: The National Commission for Women has constituted a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the sexual assault of an engineering student in the Anna University campus (Chennai). About National Commission or Women (NCW) NCW is an autonomous and statutory body established in 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, to protect and promote …
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RBI Governors of India List 2025, Appointment and Functions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), established in 1935, is the apex banking institution in India, entrusted with the responsibility of regulating monetary policy and overseeing the country’s financial stability. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India serves as the Chief Executive Officer and ex-officio Chairman of the RBI’s Central Board of Directors. This …
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