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Recurring power crisis

Mains > Science and Technology > Energy > Energy security

IN NEWS: On June 10, India’s power demand touched a record high of 211 GW even as the coal shortage continued with coal stocks available only for eight days. WHY A RECURRING POWER CRISIS? Rise in ...

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Please refer the following article for a detailed analysis of the Coal sector crisis:https://ilearncana.com/details/Coal-shortage-in-India/3170
Please refer the following article for a detailed analysis of the power sector crisis:https://ilearncana.com/details/Power-Sector-Crisis/2474

JUN 25

PRIVATISATION OF RAILWAYS

Mains > Industry and infrastructure > Infrastructure & Investment models > Railways

IN NEWS: India’s first private train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme has been flagged off from Coimbatore. This could pave way for more privatisation moves in running of both cargo and passenger trains. ...

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More on Indian Railway: https://ilearncana.com/details/REIMAGINING-INDIAN-RAILWAYS/3073
For Mains, Questions can be expected on need for privatization in Indian railways, issues associated with privatization etc. This content can also be used while answering questions related to infrastructure development in India, concerns of transport sector etc.
For Prelims, Questions can be asked on Railway boards, Railway zones, Tejas Express, Mountain Railway of India etc.

JUN 25

Suspension of MLAs

Preliminary > Polity > State Legislature > State Legislative Assembly

Why in news? West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker revoked the suspension of seven MLAs, including that of Leader of the Opposition. How MLAs are suspended? The Speaker may direct any member who refus...

JUN 24

BT Cotton

Preliminary > Agriculture > Crops > GM Crops

Why in news? Haryana government has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to seed major Mahyco to conduct field trials on BG-2 RRF, a herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant variety of BT cotton. BG-2 RRF can ...

JUN 24

Microplastics

Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Pollution > Plastic pollution

Why in news? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. About Microplastics: Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and ti...

JUN 24

Right to Repair

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Pollution > Miscellaneous

IN NEWS: Recently, the New York State Legislature in the United States has passed the world's first 'Right to Repair' law, the Digital Fair Repair Act, for digital electronics. MORE ON NEWS: ...

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For mains, significance and challenges of Right to Repair can be asked. Also this content can be used in questions related to e-waste management, circular economy etc.
For prelims, basic concept of Right to Repair , countries that passed Right to Repair legislation can be asked. Also question related to e-waste etc can be asked.

JUN 23

Pink bollworm

Preliminary > Agriculture > Crops > Cash crops

Why in news? Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation is seen spelling trouble for cotton growers in the Northern States of Punjab and Haryana. About Pink bollworm: It is an insect known for being a pest in cotto...

JUN 21

Critical Information Infrastructure

Preliminary > Security > Cyber security > Cyber space

Why in news? The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has declared the IT resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and UPI managing entity NPCI as ‘Critical Information Infrastructure’. About Cri...

JUN 21

Mugger Crocodiles

Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Species extinction & protection > Species in news

Why in news? Some 50 mugger crocodiles have died in the last one month in a prominent waterbody of Rajasthan’s Kota city as a result of it being filled up for developmental activities. About Mugger Croco...

JUN 21

India-Iran relations

Mains > International relations > India and Global Powers > India-Iran Relations

IN NEWS: Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was on an official visit to India from June 8 to 10. The visit comes at a crucial juncture amid geopolitical churn not only in the region but acr...

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Extra reading: Iran's nuclear deal and its implications https://www.ilearncana.com/details/IRAN%E2%80%99S-NUCLEAR-DEAL-AND-ITS-IMPLICATIONS/1981
For prelims, Map based questions are expected on map of Central Asia and Iran, location of Chabahar port etc.
For mains, Questions can be asked on significance of Iran in India’s foreign policy, issues with Indo-Iran relations, suggestions to improve the bilateral relations etc.

JUN 20