A task force overseeing India’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty emphasised the need to complete various hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate the better utilisation of the country’s rights to river waters.
Indus Water Treaty (IWT), 1960:
River Indus: Geographic Location
Amid the unrest in Manipur, the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland or NSCN (I-M) has claimed that six minor tribes in the State are Nagas.
Key-points made by NSCN (I-M)
Three communities— Meiteis, Nagas and Kukis— account for much of Manipur’s population. While the Meiteis include the Pangals, who are Muslims, many tribes are clubbed either as Nagas or Kukis. |
Understanding the Demographic Background of Manipur’s tribes
Who are Nagas?
Who are Meiteis?
Apart from Meiteis, there is another community which is the epithet of “Manipuri” — the Bishnupriya Manipuri. |
Who are Kukis?
The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Navy released a joint plan to train the crew involved in the recovery operations of the capsule after it lands in the ocean with astronauts onboard.
Key-highlights (document details)
About Gaganyaan mission
Pre-planning
The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative in a landmark decision.
About the new initiative
Major Components The GHG watch will consist of four main components:
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Need of the initiative
Greenhouse gas concentrations are at record levels — in fact higher than at any time over the last 800,000 years |
Polity & Governance (GS-II) Only 6 religion options make it to next Census
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Despite demands from several communities to be counted as a separate religion, the next Census will only count Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain as distinct religion options. What is a Census?
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Polity & Governance (GS-II) Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB)
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In a shocking turn of events, the Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIB) fell victim to a ransomware attack. About
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Economy (GS-III) SEBI to bring new mutual fund regulations for passive funds
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning to bring new mutual fund regulations for passive funds. About Passive Fund
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Environment More birds in Chilika Lake than previous years
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More birds flocked to the Chilika Lake in Odisha this summer than the previous years, despite the day temperature in and around Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon hovering 39 to 41 degrees Celsius. Key-details
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Science & Technology (GS-III) Regional Rapid Transit System |
India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) is set to become operational soon. About
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Science & Technology (GS-III) BL Lacertae (BL Lac)
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The Indian Astronomical Observatory, situated in Hanle, Ladakh, has partnered with 10 other telescopes worldwide to investigate the brightening phenomenon of BL Lacertae (BL Lac). About
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Context:
The inauguration of a new Parliament building presents an opportunity for us to seriously introspect on our parliamentary conduct
Challenges of Parliament House
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Way forward
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