Urban-rural manufacturing shift: A mixed bag
Context There is growing evidence to suggest that the most conspicuous trend in the manufacturing sector in India has been… Continue reading Urban-rural manufacturing shift: A mixed bag
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US scientists announce breakthrough in Fusion Energy
US announced a “major scientific breakthrough” in the decades-long quest to harness fusion, the energy that powers the sun and… Continue reading US scientists announce breakthrough in Fusion Energy
What is Base Editing?
A teenage cancer patient suffering from T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) has defeated her seemingly incurable cancer with the help… Continue reading What is Base Editing?
In news: Geminids meteor shower
Bengalurians are all set to witness the annual Geminids meteor shower. What are meteor showers? Meteors are usually fragments of… Continue reading In news: Geminids meteor shower
India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is good for both countries
Context The ties between India and the UK are often described as a Living Bridge, a dynamic economic force of… Continue reading India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is good for both countries
Curbing individualism in public health
Context A failure to examine and interpret public health problems from a population perspective is leading to ineffective and unsustainable… Continue reading Curbing individualism in public health
Indian Army and PLA clash near Arunachal Border
The Indian troops deployed in the area of face-off in Tawang sector gave a befitting response to the Chinese troops… Continue reading Indian Army and PLA clash near Arunachal Border
What are Western Disturbances?
The days have been unusually warm for winter in New Delhi with the maximum temperature remaining above normal mostly on… Continue reading What are Western Disturbances?
[pib] 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo’s
PM will participate in a program commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary. Sri Aurobindo (1872 –1950) Sri Aurobindo Ghose was… Continue reading [pib] 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo’s
Is it Jawaharlal Nehru’s fault?
Context Jawaharlal Nehru has recently come under criticism for declining to accept the Kashmir Maharaja’s initial offer to accede to… Continue reading Is it Jawaharlal Nehru’s fault?
Why are nitrogenous fertilizers still a first choice of farmers?
Context Two ambitious schemes of the Central government such as Soil Health Card and mandatory neem-coating of urea were supposed… Continue reading Why are nitrogenous fertilizers still a first choice of farmers?
End-to-end Encryption and related issues
Apple recently announced that it will be increasing the number of data points protected by end-to-end encryption on iCloud. What… Continue reading End-to-end Encryption and related issues
Parliament must examine Age of Consent issue: CJI
CJI DY Chandrachud appealed to Parliament to have a relook at the issue of age of consent under the Protection… Continue reading Parliament must examine Age of Consent issue: CJI
In news: Hornbill Festival
The logo for India’s upcoming G20 presidency was officially unveiled recently at the Hornbill festival in Nagaland. What is Hornbill… Continue reading In news: Hornbill Festival
Singapore Declaration of ILO
CONTEXT: The 17th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) set ten-point priorities of national action under the… Continue reading Singapore Declaration of ILO
ISRO successfully conducts test of Scramjet Engine
The ISRO successfully conducted test for credible next-generation air-breathing scramjet engines, in order to launch satellites in a predetermined orbit… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts test of Scramjet Engine
Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List
Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a… Continue reading Three Himalayan medicinal plants enter IUCN Red List
G20: India at Urban20 (U20)
Context Fifty percent of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas, which is projected to increase by 1.5 times… Continue reading G20: India at Urban20 (U20)
Status of Maternal mortality in India
Context India has improved its maternal mortality ratio (MMR) to 97 deaths per lakh in 2018-2020 from 103 deaths per… Continue reading Status of Maternal mortality in India
Why climate action needs women?
Context Women have historically been underrepresented at the UN’s global conference on climate change, and this year’s COP 27 congregation… Continue reading Why climate action needs women?
