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It outlines the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), including purpose, adoption and entry-into-force dates, and key institutions and maritime zones. It explains the Pro Tem Speaker’s role, CUAS concepts against drone swarms, the Supreme Court submission restricting new Ganga hydel projects in Uttarakhand, and the structure and importance of long-term PPAs for meeting rising electricity demand.","cbCaiulQtX7cT04d","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiulQtX7cT04d","pdf",249276,1,6,"English","en","# UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)\n## Key features, institutions, and maritime zones\n# Pro Tem Speaker (Kerala Legislative Assembly)\n## Definition, appointment, tenure, and powers\n# Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS)\n## Definition, drone threats, and drone swarms\n# Major hydropower projects in the Ganga River Valley\n## Supreme Court submission, rationale, and cleared projects\n# Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) & power procurement\n## Demand context and procurement mechanisms","[{\"question\":\"What is UNCLOS and what does it regulate?\",\"answer\":\"UNCLOS is an international treaty providing a comprehensive legal framework for marine and maritime activities. 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