Foldscope: A new paper microscope
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed a cheap paper microscope (foldscope) connected to a smartphone… Continue reading Foldscope: A new paper microscope
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Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Crucial Role Of The States
Central Idea The budget’s clear thrust towards capital expenditure is evident in the 33% increase in its allocation. The primary… Continue reading Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Crucial Role Of The States
Women’s Role In Constitution Building
Central idea The process of drafting our Constitution during Partition and after a long period of colonization was a magnificent… Continue reading Women’s Role In Constitution Building
Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Transforming Rural Women’s Life
Central Idea Women from rural India are adopting clean energy-based livelihood technologies to catalyse their businesses. From solar refrigerators to… Continue reading Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Transforming Rural Women’s Life
PMI suggests Services activity hit 12-year high
The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the services sector in India rose to 55.3 in February. This marks the highest… Continue reading PMI suggests Services activity hit 12-year high
World Bank Index on Life Cycle of Working Women
Central idea: The article reports on India’s score in the World Bank Index on the life cycle of working women.… Continue reading World Bank Index on Life Cycle of Working Women
Hidden corridor discovered in Pyramid of Giza using Cosmic-Ray Muon Radiography
A hidden corridor has been unearthed by scientists inside the Great Pyramid of Giza using a non-invasive technique called cosmic-ray… Continue reading Hidden corridor discovered in Pyramid of Giza using Cosmic-Ray Muon Radiography
Yellowstone NP celebrates its 151st anniversary
Yellowstone National Park, which celebrated its 151st anniversary earlier this week, is widely considered to be the first national park… Continue reading Yellowstone NP celebrates its 151st anniversary
South Asia Need to Invest In Human Capital
Central Idea The last few years have ushered in a harsh new reality where crises are the norm rather than… Continue reading South Asia Need to Invest In Human Capital
Supreme Court verdict on ECI appointments
Central idea: The Supreme Court has directed the central government to form a permanent selection committee consisting of consist of… Continue reading Supreme Court verdict on ECI appointments
Academic Freedom in India declined strongly since 2013: Report
India’s academic freedom index is in the bottom 30 percent among 179 countries, according to a new report. Academic Freedom… Continue reading Academic Freedom in India declined strongly since 2013: Report
World Wildlife Day- 2023: 50 years of the CITES
March 3 marks the 50th anniversary of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora… Continue reading World Wildlife Day- 2023: 50 years of the CITES
What is the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) regime?
The Reserve Bank of India is moving closer towards ring-fencing the banking system from credit losses as it proposes to… Continue reading What is the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) regime?
VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian Diaspora
The centre has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad on National Science Day. VAIBHAV fellowship The Vaibhav… Continue reading VAIBHAV fellowship for Indian Diaspora
SDGs: India’s Progress Analysis
Central Idea A recent analysis published in The Lancet has concluded that India is not on-target to achieve 19 of… Continue reading SDGs: India’s Progress Analysis
Policy: Making India Earthquake Prepared
Central Idea The destruction caused by earthquakes in Turkey should be alarming for India. Over the last three weeks, tremors… Continue reading Policy: Making India Earthquake Prepared
Role of Whip in Indian Polity
Central idea: The article aims to demystify the concept of whip and provide clarity on its role and importance in… Continue reading Role of Whip in Indian Polity
Extradition of Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs)
Central idea: India has called upon G20 countries to adopt multilateral action for faster extradition of fugitive economic offenders (FEOs)… Continue reading Extradition of Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEOs)
Two Australian public universities to set up campuses in GIFT City
Central idea: Two Australian universities, Deakin University and the University of Wollongong, will set up campuses in Gujarat International Finance… Continue reading Two Australian public universities to set up campuses in GIFT City
In news: Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan
A recent initiative called the ‘Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan’ (Precious Life Campaign) in Barmer, Rajasthan has motivated village panchayats and homeowners… Continue reading In news: Anmol Jeevan Abhiyan
