Context: Nine Western nations, including the United States, which collectively contributed over 50% of UNRWA's budget for the year 2022, have opted to temporarily suspend their financial support to the
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the upcoming launch of the INSAT-3DS satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About INSAT-3DS: Payloads: Overall, INSAT-3DS is
Context: Recently, the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs visited four African countries, Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and the Ivory Coast. Background Present Status China's objectives in Africa Resource Security: Africa supplies 90%
Context: Recently, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger countries announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS. Reasons for withdrawal: About ECOWAS: Goals and Objectives of ECOWAS: Member States
Context: Odisha will start a melanistic tiger safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). Melanistic Tigers: Habitat Similipal Tiger Reserve: Pseudo-melanism Also Read : Sapinda Marriage
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of Section 5(v) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (HMA), which prohibits Sapinda marriage between two Hindus. Section
Context: Recently, a working group formed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has put forth specific recommendations to resolve concerns associated with guarantees provided by State governments. These suggestions
Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced the upcoming launch of the INSAT-3DS satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. About INSAT-3DS: Payloads: Overall, INSAT-3DS is
Context: India's first female elephant mahout, Parbati Baruah, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, and social worker from Mizoram Sangthankima are among the 32 recipients of India's fourth highest civilian honour, the
Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating the likelihood of a cold wave affecting portions of North India. Cold Waves: A cold wave is defined as