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National Carbon Accounting: A Polysolution to a Polycrisis

What’s the news? In a bid to address the complex and interrelated challenges of climate change, the concept of National Carbon Accounting (NCA) is gaining prominence. Central idea The term ‘climate polycrisis,’ popularized by Adam Tooze, highlights the intricate web of climate change-related crises that impact diverse sectors and domains worldwide. In India, the interplay… Continue reading National Carbon Accounting: A Polysolution to a Polycrisis

Physics Nobel for Electron Dynamics

Central Idea Anne L’Huillier, Pierre Agostini, and Ferenc Krausz have been honored the 2023 Physics Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking experiments, providing humanity with new tools to explore the inner workings of electrons within atoms and molecules. Measuring Rapid Electron Processes Tracking electron movement: Their work has enabled the creation of extremely short pulses of… Continue reading Physics Nobel for Electron Dynamics

Andhra Pradesh’s Guaranteed Pension System

Central Idea Andhra Pradesh’s Guaranteed Pension System (GPS) blends elements from both old and new pension schemes, offering the advantages of a guaranteed pension while not overly straining the state’s finances. This innovative system holds the potential to preserve India’s hard-won pension reforms. What is the Andhra Pension System? A Hybrid Approach: The Andhra Pradesh… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh’s Guaranteed Pension System

UAPA invoked against Media agency

Central Idea Allegations against NewsClick: The FIR against NewsClick alleges illegal funding from China, routed through the United States. UAPA Provisions: The FIR invokes various sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), with a primary focus on Section 16, which deals with punishment for terrorist acts. Understanding UAPA Provisions *Section 15 – Definition of… Continue reading UAPA invoked against Media agency

Circular migration

What’s the news? Circular migration gained prominence in the wake of globalization and technological advancements, facilitating easier mobility. As the world grapples with migration challenges, circular migration emerges as a balanced approach. Central idea Circular migration, characterized by the cyclical movement of people between their country of origin and a destination country in search of… Continue reading Circular migration

India’s milk crisis

What’s the news? India, the world’s leading milk producer for decades, faces a concerning dilemma as milk prices soar to all-time highs. Central Idea India is grappling with an unprecedented milk crisis, despite accounting for a quarter of global milk production. In 2021–22, the country produced a staggering 221 million tonnes of milk, as reported… Continue reading India’s milk crisis

Minority Institutions need NOT provide Reservations: Madras HC

Central Idea Reservation exemption: The Madras High HC ruled that the concept of communal reservation for SC/ST/OBC citizens does not apply to minority institutions. No government constraint: The judges held that the government cannot compel minority institutions to implement such reservation policies. Key Highlights by Madras HC Continued Status: The court emphasized that once minority… Continue reading Minority Institutions need NOT provide Reservations: Madras HC

Bihar Caste Survey: Key Highlights

Central Idea The Bihar government recently released the results of its caste survey, shedding light on the state’s demographic composition and caste dynamics. This survey, the first of its kind since 1931, carries significant implications for politics, reservations, and electoral strategies in Bihar. Bihar Caste Survey Caste Demographics: The survey reveals the following caste composition… Continue reading Bihar Caste Survey: Key Highlights

Medicine Nobel Prize 2023 for mRNA Vaccine Discovery

Central Idea Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, the 2023 medicine Nobel laureates, have earned acclaim for their groundbreaking contributions to the field of mRNA technology. Their work has transformed our understanding of mRNA’s interaction with the immune system, leading to the rapid development of vaccines, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. What is mRNA? Messenger RNA… Continue reading Medicine Nobel Prize 2023 for mRNA Vaccine Discovery

Challenges with MGNREGA’s Social Audit Mechanism

Central Idea The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme has faced persistent criticism, with allegations of high corruption rates. A critical component meant to address this issue is the social audit units tasked with detecting malpractice within the program. However, the recovery of embezzled funds has been notably ineffective. What is MGNREGS?… Continue reading Challenges with MGNREGA’s Social Audit Mechanism

Karman Line: The Boundary of Space

Central Idea Boundaries serve a crucial purpose in scientific understanding by providing clarity and distinction to elements that might otherwise merge. One such significant boundary is the Karman Line, which plays a pivotal role in delineating Earth’s atmosphere from outer space. What is Karman Line? The Karman Line is an abstract boundary positioned at an… Continue reading Karman Line: The Boundary of Space

Project Udbhav: Rediscovering India’s Strategic Heritage for Modern Defense

Central Idea The Indian Army has launched Project Udbhav, an initiative aimed at rediscovering the profound heritage of statecraft and strategic thinking from ancient Indian texts. Project Udbhav Project Udbhav is conducted in collaboration by Indian Army and the United Service Institution of India, a defense think-tank. The primary goal is to comprehend the depths… Continue reading Project Udbhav: Rediscovering India’s Strategic Heritage for Modern Defense

Autoimmune Diseases and the Promise of Inverse Vaccines

What’s the news? Breakthrough Inverse vaccines offer hope for treating autoimmune diseases. Central idea In the quest to combat autoimmune diseases, scientists are exploring a groundbreaking approach: inverse vaccines. While still in the developmental stage and yet to be tested on humans, this novel concept holds the potential to revolutionize the treatment of autoimmune diseases.… Continue reading Autoimmune Diseases and the Promise of Inverse Vaccines

The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare

What’s the news? On September 21, Moody’s Investor Service released a report advocating for decentralized digital identity systems over centralized biometric systems like India’s Aadhaar Central idea India has reacted strongly to the report released by Moody’s Investor Service, which advocates for decentralized digital identity systems over central biometric systems like Aadhaar. The government has… Continue reading The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare

In news: SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

Central Idea Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, is set to receive the prestigious 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his exceptional contributions to the field of mathematics. SASTRA Ramanujan Prize Establishment Recognizes outstanding contributions to mathematics Inspiration Named in honor of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan Awarded by Shanmugha Arts, Science,… Continue reading In news: SASTRA Ramanujan Prize

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