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 ...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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: ...
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...
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...
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...
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...