Uthirameur Inscription: Ancient Tamil proof of Democratic Provisions

PM Modi referred to an over 1,100-year-old inscription found in Uthirameur, Tamil Nadu, which talks about rules for a local body, including provisions for disqualifying a member. What are Uthiramerur inscriptions? Uthiramerur inscriptions are a set of ancient Tamil inscriptions found in Uthiramerur, a town in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. These inscriptions date… Continue reading

AI Regulation in India: Ensuring Responsible Development and Deployment

Central Idea As the deployment of Artificial intelligence (AI) based systems continues to grow, it is important for India to develop and implement regulations that promote responsible development and deployment, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, competition, and job losses. The Potential of AI and its Risks Limitless potential: The potential of AI is… Continue reading

Women Cadres (Maoist): Structural Violence and Exploitation

Central idea The Communist Party of India (Maoist) claims to fight for gender equality, but the reality is that women cadres are subject to structural violence and exploitation. Women’s representation in the party Negligible representation in the council: Despite constituting 35%-40% of the party, women’s representation in the Central Committee and the Dandakaranya Special Zonal… Continue reading

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Bus to Become An Arbitration Hub

Central Idea India can still become a leader in dispute resolution despite missing the opportunity to establish itself as an arbitration hub. The use of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) can enable India to enhance its ease of doing business and become a more preferred destination for dispute resolution. India’s shortcomings in arbitration India’s low rank… Continue reading

Role of Parliamentary Committees

Central idea: This article discusses the importance and functions of parliamentary committees in India. Why in news? As little as 25% of the Bills introduced were referred to committees in the 16th Lok Sabha, as compared to 71% and 60% in the 15th and 14th Lok Sabha respectively. This represents a declining trend of national… Continue reading

UGC releases National Credit Framework (NCrF)

The University Grants Commission (UGC) released the National Credit Framework (NCrF), which will allow students to earn educational credits at all levels, irrespective of the mode of learning i.e. offline, online, or blended. What is National Credit Framework (NCrF)? The NCrF is a meta-framework that integrates the credits earned through school education, higher education, and… Continue reading

What is Large Hadron Collider (LHC)?

Central idea: The article provides an overview of the LHC, its construction, how it works, and what it has discovered. It also discusses the future of the LHC, including plans to upgrade it and build a bigger version. Large Hadron Collider (LHC) The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest science experiment built by… Continue reading

Teja Singh Sutantar: Remembering the revolutionary leader

Punjab Chief Minister unveiled a statue of Teja Singh Sutantar, a former MP and revolutionary leader. Teja Singh Sutantar Teja Singh was born as Samund Singh in 1901 in Aluna village of Gurdaspur district. After completing his schooling, he joined Khalsa College in Amritsar. Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919, he joined the Akali… Continue reading

Exercise Cope India 23

The Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters, including Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Rafale, SU-30MKI, and Jaguars, are set to participate in bilateral air Exercise Cope India 23 with US Air Force (USAF) F-15 fighters and B-1B long-range bombers. Exercise Cope India Cope India began in 2004 as a fighter training exercise held at Air Station Gwalior.… Continue reading

ESA to launch Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) Mission

The European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice, mission from its spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 5 launcher. What is the Juice Mission? Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission is a project by the European Space Agency (ESA) to explore the Solar System’s largest… Continue reading

The 17th Lok Sabha: A Short-Lived Parliament with Low Productivity

Central Idea The 17th Lok Sabha is set to complete its five-year term in 2024. However, with only 230 sitting days so far, it is unlikely to surpass the 331 days of the shortest full-term Lok Sabha since 1952. The latest session, the Budget session, was marked by minimal legislative activity and continuous disruptions, with… Continue reading

IMD predicts normal monsoon despite El Nino effect

Central idea India’s four-year run of abundant summer monsoon rainfall is likely to end this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a 4% shortfall in the coming season. The monsoon forecast for 2022 is still categorized as “normal” but at 96% of the long-period average (LPA), it is at the lowest end of… Continue reading

The Legend of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The Parkash Purab (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, was celebrated on April 11. Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur? Guru Tegh Bahadur was born on April 1, 1621, in Amritsar, Punjab. He was the ninth Guru of the Sikhs and the son of Guru Hargobind, the sixth Guru… Continue reading

Zojila Tunnel to revolutionise connectivity to Ladakh

Union Transport Minister recently visited the Zojila Tunnel In Jammu & Kashmir which is Asia’s longest as well as highest. About Zojila Tunnel The Zojila tunnel is an upcoming 14.15 km road tunnel that will connect Srinagar and Leh in the Union Territory of Ladakh. It is being constructed as part of a project to… Continue reading

Russia and China Aim To Build A Post-Western Order

Central Idea Russia and China aim to exploit divisions within the West to transform the global order and build a post-Western order. However, the Indian strategic community should not expect the fault lines within the West to be fatal, as history has shown that such dreams have not come to fruition. Post-Western Order Building a… Continue reading

What do OPEC+ production cuts mean for India?

OPEC+ countries announced a voluntary oil production cut of 1.16 million barrels per day, which could impact the Indian economy, which depends on oil imports for 85% of its energy needs. Recent trend in crude oil prices Crude oil prices crashed in April 2020 due to the pandemic and recovered when economies opened up. Subsequently,… Continue reading

Set time limit to Governor to grant assent to Bills: TN urges Centre

Central idea: The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union Government to issue appropriate instructions to Governor to give his assent to bills passed by the Assembly within a specific period. Who is Governor? Parallel to President: The Governors of the states of India have similar powers and functions at the state… Continue reading

[pib] State Energy Efficiency Index, 2021-22

The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy has released the report of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. State Energy Efficiency Index The SEEI 2021-22 has been developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). SEEI 2021-22 consists of 50 indicators (common and… Continue reading

What is UN Democracy Fund?

Central Idea: The article provides an explanation of the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF), its history and objectives, as well as the involvement of India and the United States in its establishment. Why in news? There is a controversy surrounding the fund’s support for NGOs funded by George Soros, who is on a watchlist in India.… Continue reading

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