The issues regarding India’s nuclear liability law – the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) 2010 – are holding the six nuclear power reactors in Maharashtra’s Jaitapur. The 9,900 MW project at Jaitapur is the world’s biggest nuclear power generation site which has been under consideration for more than a decade.   Why are… Continue reading Civil Nuclear Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010

The Indian Army will now raise dedicated specialised agencies in each of its six operational or regional commands across the country to handle the cyberspace domain.   Background – Between April 17 and April 23, the Army Commanders Conference was held. The conference saw deliberations over wide-ranging Strategic, Training, Human Resource Development, and Administrative aspects… Continue reading Dedicated Cyber Command Operations

INS Tarkash from the Indian Navy recently reached Port Sudan to help in the evacuation of stranded Indians as part of “Operation Kaveri”.   About INS Tarkash – It is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons. Tarkash belongs to the Talwar class of guided missile frigates. These are… Continue reading INS Tarkash

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) recently urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures at the Sree Mahavishnu Temple at Thirunelly.   About Thirunelly Temple – It is an ancient temple dedicated to the Lord Maha Vishnu. Location — It is located on the sides of Brahmagiri Hill, a… Continue reading Thirunelly Temple

Recently, delegates of G20 visited the Hemis Monastery in Leh and also witnessed the famous Cham dance.   About Hemis Monastery – It is a Buddhist monastery located in Leh City, It belongs to the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism. The monastery was first established in the 11th century and later re-established in the 17th century… Continue reading Hemis Monastery

Iran’s navy recently seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker with 24 Indian crew members in the Gulf of Oman.   About Gulf of Oman – The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman, also known as the Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran, forms the only entrance to the Persian Gulf from the Indian Ocean. It connects… Continue reading Gulf of Oman

Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the PRET initiative to be better prepared for future outbreaks of a similar scale and devastation as the COVID-19 pandemic.   About PRET Initiative – The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative is aimed at providing “guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory… Continue reading PRET Initiative

Recently, the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues was held in New York.   About UNPFII – It is a high-level advisory body to the UN Economic and Social Council. It was established on 28th July 2000. Mandate — To deal with indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture,… Continue reading United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

A tiger was recently spotted in a camera trap at Kalesar National Park in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district.   Details – The last sighting of a tiger in the Kalesar area was in 1913. Thus, the recent sight of the tiger in the Kalesar area is after a gap of 110 years.   About Kalesar National… Continue reading Kalesar National Park

Recently, in an astonishing discovery, scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new high-resolution data.   About Seamounts – It is an underwater mountain formed through volcanic activity. These are recognised as hotspots for marine life. Like volcanoes on land, seamounts can be active, extinct or dormant volcanoes. These are formed near… Continue reading Seamounts