The US, UK and Australia have unveiled details of their plan to create a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, aimed at countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Key features:
What is a nuclear-powered submarine?
Types of nuclear-powered submarines:
SSNs are the oldest type of nuclear-powered submarines and the first of these, the American-made Nautilus, was deployed in 1954 by the US. |
India and the nuclear submarine industry:
The Supreme Court has dismissed a curative petition filed by the Centre, seeking ‘additional funds’ from ‘Union Carbide Corporations’ successor firms for extending higher compensation to victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, which led to the deaths of 3,000 people and caused significant environmental damage.
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Bhopal gas Tragedy, 1984:
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Govt's response to Bhopal tragedy:
The State government of Manipur has decided to withdraw from the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with two hill-based tribal militant groups, alleging they were “influencing agitation among forest encroachers”.
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What is the Suspension of Operations pact?
There are nearly 30 Kuki insurgent groups in Manipur, of which 25 are under tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the Government of India and the state. |
Banks from 18 countries have been permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open Special Vostro Rupee Accounts (SVRAs) for settling payments in Indian rupees.
What are Special Vostro accounts?
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What is the eligibility criterion of banks?
According to a research by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s (ICAR) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the carbon footprint of the marine fisheries sector in India is much lower than the global figure.
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI):
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India’s Marine sector:
Highlights of the Fisheries Sector:
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International Relations Doha Political Declaration |
The Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) concluded with adoption of the ‘Doha Political Declaration’ by the world leaders. About:
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Economy First semiconductor fab |
The first semiconductor fab is going to unveil and India is poised for a vibrant chip industry in the next 3-4 years on the back of enabling policies and the government's firm commitment towards growing the manufacturing ecosystem. About:
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Science and Technology VSHORADS missile |
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles. About:
Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles:
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Environment IPCC meet in Switzerland ![]() |
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is organised meeting in Switzerland this week to finalise the last report of its sixth assessment cycle. About IPCC:
Highlights of the Sixth assessment report: ngn
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Case for same sex marriages:
India and laws for same sex marriages:
Legislative power for marriage provisions: And that the state is entitled to limit its recognition to marriages involving heterosexual couples.
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