News of The Day -22nd February 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• About Baltic Sea
• Geographical Features
• Bordering Countries

• Zonal Council

• What is Article 101(4)?
• Constitutional Provisions & Governing Law
• Limitations on Leave Approval

• What are Olive Ridley Turtles?
• Protection Status
• Initiatives to Protect Olive Ridley Turtles

• About Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
• Background and Rationale of CAMPA
• Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016
• Challenges in Implementation of CAMPA

• Evolution of Lighting Technology
• Breakthrough in LED Technology
• Emerging Light Technologies
• Innovative Solution by CeNS Researchers
• Argon-Oxygen (Ar-O₂) Plasma Treatment for Stability

• What are Critical Minerals?
• Significance of Critical Minerals for India
• Challenges for India Related to Critical Minerals

• Induction of New Fragmentation Ammunition
• Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) Procurement
• Advancements in Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System

• Departure of the Indian Army contingent for the 6th edition
• Overview of the exercise and its significance
• Participating Contingents
• Strategic and Diplomatic Importance