Editorials Analysis – 09 May 2025

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  Overview (Shortest Summary Points): DPIIT and Häfele India signed MoU on May 7, 2025. Focus on product innovation, MSME support, and local supply chains. Hafele to invest in startups, develop suppliers, and offer market access. DPIIT to support via Startup India platform. Partnership duration: 2 years, extendable. Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Oriented): MoU Participants: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Häfele India Pvt. Ltd. Date & Location: Signed on 7 May 2025 in New Delhi....

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  Category: Governance & Infrastructure | CSR Initiatives | Energy & Mining Sector Shortest Summary Points: SECL held its first ‘Sneh Milan Mela’ in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur to foster local cooperation. 86 local youths were given job letters under the Mahamaya project rehabilitation. Cultural performances and food stalls celebrated unity and drug de-addiction awareness. The initiative aids smoother land acquisition for mining expansion. SECL employed 807 locals in FY 2024–25 as part of its inclusive development model.   Detailed Explanation (RAS...

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Category: Defence & Strategic Affairs | Technology Collaboration Overview: The MRSAM India Eco-System Summit 2.0 was conducted by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS) with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in New Delhi on May 7, 2025. This event focused on strengthening India’s missile defence capabilities and fostering India-Israel defence collaboration under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Key Highlights: CENJOWS, ASI, and IAI hosted the event jointly in New Delhi. Major stakeholders...

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Category: Environment & Climate Science / Oceanography Shortest Summary Points: MBARI and Florida State University develop a new satellite-data-based model to measure ocean carbon export. Carbon export involves the ocean sequestering atmospheric CO₂ through phytoplankton. The Lagrangian model improves predictions by tracking plankton movement and zooplankton influence. Coastal upwelling, especially in areas like the California Current, boosts carbon sequestration. Satellite wind/current data and machine learning to enhance future carbon cycle studies.   Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains Aspirants: Why It...