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Shivpuri Missile Manufacturing Plant General Studies Paper III: Development & Infrastructure, Defence  Why in News? Recently, the Shivpuri Missile Manufacturing Plant foundation was laid in Madhya Pradesh, creating South Asia’s largest private-sector missile ecosystem. Highlights of Shivpuri Missile Manufacturing Plant India’s Missile Manufacturing Ecosystem FAQs: 1. What is the Shivpuri Missile Manufacturing Plant?A ₹2,500-crore integrated […]

9,909 Indian WWI Soldiers Added To Official Casualty List General Studies Paper I: Indian History, Decolonialisation Why in News? Recently, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) officially added 9,909 previously unrecorded Indian World War I soldiers to its casualty records, correcting a century-old historical omission. Historic Recognition of 9,909 Indian WWI Soldiers: Major Highlights World

Gujarat’s Revised Land Compensation Policy General Studies Paper II: Land Reforms, Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Gujarat’s revised land compensation policy overhauls payouts for farmers affected by power transmission projects.  Features of Gujarat’s Revised Land Compensation Policy Need Behind the Policy Revision India’s Land Acquisition Framework FAQs: Disclaimer: Information in this article is

India’s First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex General Studies Paper III: Development & Infrastructure, Energy Security  Why in News? Recently, the government inaugurated India’s first Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, strengthening energy security. Highlights of India’s First Greenfield Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex FAQs: Disclaimer: Information in this article is based on official announcements and public records. Regulations and

   Indigenous Placenta-on-Chip Transform Platform General Studies Paper III: Biotechnology, Health  Why in News? Recently, researchers from IIT Bombay and ICMR-National Institute for Research on Women’s Health (NIRWoH) developed an indigenous placenta-on-chip platform. Image Credit: Phys.org What is the Indigenous Placenta-on-Chip Platform? How Does Placenta-on-Chip Technology Work? Points to Know  FAQs: Disclaimer: Information in this article

Centre Amends Drugs Rules for Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies General Studies Paper III: Health, Biotechnology Why in News? The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring Advanced Cell and Gene Therapies (ACGT) under the Centrally License Approving Authority (CLAA) framework. Key Amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 What are Advanced Cell

Norovirus Outbreak on Ruby Princess Cruise Ship General Studies Paper II: Health, Diseases  Why in News? Recently, a norovirus outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess cruise infected 102 passengers and 23 crew during an Alaska–Canada voyage. What is Norovirus? Ruby Princess Cruise Outbreak: Facts and Developments Global Efforts to Prevent Norovirus Outbreaks FAQs: Disclaimer: Information in

India First Satellite-Guided PinS Helicopter Landing System General Studies Paper III:  Defence Technology, Space Technology  Why in News? Recently, India approved its first satellite-guided Point-in-Space (PinS) helicopter landing procedure at Undavalli Heliport. What is the Satellite-Guided Point-in-Space (PinS) Helicopter Landing System? India’s First PinS Landing Procedure Need for Satellite-Guided PinS Helicopter Landing System India’s Indigenous

First-Ever India-Japan Defence Co-Development Pact General Studies Paper II: Regional Groupings, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in News? Recently, during 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, India and Japan announced their first-ever defence co-development pact to jointly develop the UNICORN naval radio antenna system. Highlights of India-Japan Defence Co-Development Pact What is

India-Malaysia-Singapore Submarine Cable Project I-2SEA General Studies Paper II: Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, the I-2SEA Submarine Cable Project was unveiled, connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore through a 3,600-km undersea network. What is the India–Malaysia–Singapore Submarine Cable Project (I-2SEA)? Significance of This Project  Major International Submarine Cable Projects Connected to India IMPORTANT