Foxconn withdraws Chip Manufacturing Deal
Central Idea Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, has announced its withdrawal from a $19.5 billion semiconductor… Continue reading Foxconn withdraws Chip Manufacturing Deal
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Global South: Origins and Significance
Central Idea The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the… Continue reading Global South: Origins and Significance
Don’t waste the wastewater
What’s the news? A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health has reintroduced wastewater surveillance as a powerful strategy… Continue reading Don’t waste the wastewater
LVM-3: the ISRO Rocket
Central Idea ISRO is scheduled to launch the Chandrayaan 3 mission on July 14. The mission will be carried out… Continue reading LVM-3: the ISRO Rocket
Turtle Rehabilitation: A Crucial Element in Ganges Conservation
Central Idea Hundreds of turtles will be released into the river as a joint endeavour between the Namami Gange Programme,… Continue reading Turtle Rehabilitation: A Crucial Element in Ganges Conservation
Why is China limiting exports of raw materials?
Central Idea China’s Ministry of Commerce recently announced export controls on gallium and germanium, citing national security interests. The move… Continue reading Why is China limiting exports of raw materials?
India-Russia Trade Payments Crisis
Central Idea India’s increasing reliance on oil imports from Russia has presented challenges in making payments due to various factors.… Continue reading India-Russia Trade Payments Crisis
Performance Grading Index (PGI) released for 2021-22
Central Idea The annual Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by the Union government ranks the performance of States and Union… Continue reading Performance Grading Index (PGI) released for 2021-22
Nari Adalat: Women-only Courts
Central Idea The government is launching a unique initiative ‘Nari Adalat’ to establish women-only courts at the village level. Nari… Continue reading Nari Adalat: Women-only Courts
In news: Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)
Central Idea Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian member of the British Parliament, played a significant role in India’s anti-colonial struggle.… Continue reading In news: Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)
Evidence of High Rainfall during Deccan Traps Volcanism
Central Idea A team of scientists from IIT Kharagpur has discovered evidence of exceptionally high annual rainfall during the volcanic… Continue reading Evidence of High Rainfall during Deccan Traps Volcanism
The challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and how to confront it effectively
What’s the news? Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is today reckoned among the most ominous threats confronting Global Public Health. There is… Continue reading The challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and how to confront it effectively
Why TRAI wants to regulate WhatsApp, similar services
Central Idea In a surprising move, the TRAI is reconsidering its previous stance on regulating OTT communication services such as… Continue reading Why TRAI wants to regulate WhatsApp, similar services
Bad loans at record low, but write-offs still in the mix
What is the news? The latest financial stability report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows a continuous… Continue reading Bad loans at record low, but write-offs still in the mix
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Central Idea A parliamentary committee has given its endorsement to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the… Continue reading Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023
The abolition of cantonments: What does it entail for urban local bodies?
Central Idea Recently, the Ministry of Defence took a significant step towards disbanding cantonments in India with the notification for… Continue reading The abolition of cantonments: What does it entail for urban local bodies?
Gravity Hole in the Indian Ocean
Central Idea One intriguing phenomenon recently discovered is the presence of a significant “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean, where… Continue reading Gravity Hole in the Indian Ocean
Places in news: Ubinas Volcano
Central Idea Peru declared a state of emergency for sixty days in areas around the Ubinas volcano. The volcano has… Continue reading Places in news: Ubinas Volcano
Solar Shooting Stars: Discovering Fiery Rain on the Sun
Central Idea Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery of meteor-like streaks on the surface of the Sun, differentiating them from… Continue reading Solar Shooting Stars: Discovering Fiery Rain on the Sun
Global Peace Index, 2023
Central Idea: The 17th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), ranking 163 independent states and territories based on their… Continue reading Global Peace Index, 2023
