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Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era  

Why in the news? Generative AI’s transformative potential challenges existing legal frameworks and judicial precedents, which are inadequate for effectively governing this rapidly-evolving technology designed for a pre-AI world. What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence models that can generate original content like text, images, videos, and audio in response to prompts… Continue reading Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era  

ICEA calls for reduction in Import Duties to Boost Mobile Phone Sector

Why in the News? The Indian Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), representing domestic electronics manufacturers, called for a reduction of import duties in the upcoming Union budget. ICEA highlighted that the growth of the mobile phone sector now depends on demand in the global market rather than domestic demand, facilitated by supportive policies like the… Continue reading ICEA calls for reduction in Import Duties to Boost Mobile Phone Sector

RBI proposes rationalising regulations on Export-Import Transactions

Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to rationalise regulations governing export and import transactions. The aim is to promote ease of doing business and empower banks to provide more efficient service to their foreign exchange customers. RBI Proposal and Directions The RBI issued ‘Regulation of Foreign Trade under Foreign Exchange… Continue reading RBI proposes rationalising regulations on Export-Import Transactions

[pib] Metal Oxide Nano-composite developed for Environmental Clean-up

Why in the News?  A new metal oxide nanocomposite has been developed by The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)  that can help photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants like dyes and pharmaceuticals and hence can be used as sustainable technologies for cleaning up the environment. Understanding Photocatalysis and Metal Oxides Photocatalysis is… Continue reading [pib] Metal Oxide Nano-composite developed for Environmental Clean-up

At the end of Pride Month, assessing the LGBTQIA+ communities’ rights   

Why in the news?  Every June, Pride Month is celebrated globally to honour the contributions of LGBTQIA+ community members and to promote love, diversity, and acceptance. Varying rights and status of LGBTQIA+ communities across the world: Legalization and Criminalization of Same-Sex Acts: The legal status of same-sex acts varies significantly while 37 countries have fully… Continue reading At the end of Pride Month, assessing the LGBTQIA+ communities’ rights   

India seeks Tariff Elimination on key items in CEPA Talks with South Korea

Why in the News? India wants, South Korea to eliminate tariffs on items such as varieties of meat, milk, fruits, fish, stones, yarn, and petroleum products. These items were previously exempted or protected against steep cuts in the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). What is CEPA? Details Definition A CEPA is a broad trade… Continue reading India seeks Tariff Elimination on key items in CEPA Talks with South Korea

Kozhikode awarded ‘City of Literature’ at UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

Why in the News? “Kozhikode” was awarded the title of ‘City of Literature’ at the 16th annual conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in Braga, Portugal. The theme of this year’s UCCN conference is ‘Bringing youth to the table for the next decade’. About UNESCO Creative Cities Network Purpose To promote cooperation among… Continue reading Kozhikode awarded ‘City of Literature’ at UNESCO Creative Cities Network Conference

In news: Santhal Hul of 1855 

Why in the News? The Santhal Revolt of 1855 was a revolt against imperialism led by four brothers, Sidho, Kanho, Chand, and Bhairav Murmu, along with sisters Phulo and Jhano. June 30 marks the 169th anniversary of the beginning of the revolt. About Santhal Hul The Santhal people revolted against the British East India Company… Continue reading In news: Santhal Hul of 1855 

What was the tussle over Covaxin IPR?

Why in the News? Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL), maker of the indigenous coronavirus vaccine Covaxin, admitted to an “inadvertent error” in patent filings. The error involved failing to include scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) as co-inventors in the patent filings. COVAXIN Story BBIL patented the process of making a batch… Continue reading What was the tussle over Covaxin IPR?

In news: Shyok River

Why in the News? Five soldiers lost their lives when a tank was drowned away by powerful water currents in the Shyok River during a military training exercise in Ladakh. About Shyok River The Shyok River is a significant river flowing through the Ladakh region of India and the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is… Continue reading In news: Shyok River

Activated Carbon Production from Coconut Husks for Supercapacitors

Why in the News? Researchers at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a way to make activated carbon from coconut husks, which are a common leftover from farming in Kerala. This activated carbon is well-suited for making supercapacitors. Back2Basics: Supercapacitors Supercapacitors, also known as ultra-capacitors or electrochemical capacitors, are energy storage devices that bridge… Continue reading Activated Carbon Production from Coconut Husks for Supercapacitors

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