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India and China troops to take part in Russian war games

India and China troops to take part in Russian war games

Indian and Chinese troops are set to take part in military exercises in Russia later this month, the first such major war games to be hosted by Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in February. China’s Defence Ministry in Beijing on Wednesday in a statement announced the participation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops […]

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How to Start Your Civils Preparation? Pro Tips & Strategies to Ace Your UPSC/IAS Exams 2023!

UPSC/IAS (Indian Administrative Service) is a dream career for lakhs of civil aspirants & job seekers in India. Who doesn’t want to work in the biggest bureaucratic network in the world! Do you know, more than 8 million students apply for the UPSC exam yearly, but merely a thousand get their dream job. The key

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Decommissioned INS Khukri to be converted into museum

Decommissioned INS Khukri to be converted into museum Context: INS Khukri, the lead ship of the Indian Navy’s Khukri class missile corvettes which was decommissioned last December, was on Wednesday handed over to the Diu administration to be converted into a museum. About:  INS Khukri (F149) INS Khukri was a Type 14 (Blackwood-class) frigate, serving

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Padma Awards

Padma Awards The Padma Awards for the year 2021 were announced on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day. A total of 119 Padma awards were conferred, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri. Objective: The Award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of

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Indian Ocean Dipole

IOD is the difference between the temperature of the eastern (Bay of Bengal) and the western Indian Ocean (Arabian Sea).  This temperature difference results in pressure difference which results inflowing of winds between eastern and western parts of the Indian Ocean.  A ‘positive IOD’ — or simply ‘IOD’ — is associated with cooler than normal

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Paika Rebellion

The Paika Bidroha (Paika Rebellion) of 1817 took place nearly 40 years before the first sepoy mutiny. The Paikas were peasant militas of the Gajapati rulers of Odisha who offered military services to the king. The British established themselves in Odisha when the East India company dethroned the King of Khurda, Raja Mukunda Deva in

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Social Constructivism

Social Constructivism Social constructivism is a school of thought in International Relations (IR) theory. Constructivism’s arrival in IR is often associated with the end of the Cold War, an event that the traditional theories such as realism and liberalism failed to account for. The term ‘Social constructivism’ was first coined by Nicholas Onuf in 1989

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Saraswati River

Saraswati River An MoU on a plan to rehabilitate the Saraswati River is going to be signed by Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. By constructing the Adi Badri Dam near the river’s beginning, the Saraswati river will be brought back to life while maintaining year-round flow. The most revered and powerful river of the Vedic Era

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Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress

A joint India – UK meeting was held virtually to collaborate on the important issues of mutual concern like achieving the goals of food security and zero hunger. Aim: India and UK are intending to expand the areas of collaboration in various dimensions of science like agriculture, medicine, food, pharma, engineering, and defence. Important Highlights:

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MoU between NCGG, GoI, and NIRD&PR

The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Government of India, and the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj signed an MoU to promote good governance that is inclusive. Purpose of the agreement: This agreement focuses on the strengthening of local institutions and the effective implementation of government programmes. Both the institutions agreed to

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