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The Contested Legacy of Tipu Sultan and the Politicization of Historical Scholarship

Central Idea Tipu Sultan, a historical figure who continues to fascinate people even today, had a powerful hold on the imaginations of the British during his reign. His afterlife in India has been more mixed, with conflicting views and interpretations from different communities and stakeholders. However, in the currently overheated State of Karnataka, the province… Continue reading The Contested Legacy of Tipu Sultan and the Politicization of Historical Scholarship

ICMR releases Ethical Guidelines for AI usage in Healthcare

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently released the first-ever set of ethical guidelines for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in biomedical research and healthcare. Ethical Guidelines for AI usage in Healthcare The guidelines aim to create “an ethics framework which can assist in the development, deployment, and adoption of AI-based solutions”… Continue reading ICMR releases Ethical Guidelines for AI usage in Healthcare

[pib] Exercise Konkan, 2023

Ex Konkan, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy, was recently held off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea. Exercise Konkan 2023 Konkan exercise is the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the UK’s Royal Navy. INS Trishul, a guided missile frigate, and HMS Lancaster,… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Konkan, 2023

India’s Water Vision: Roadmap for a Sustainable Future

Central Idea India’s Water Vision addresses key water-related challenges, highlights ongoing interventions, and offers recommendations for ensuring sustainability and serving as a model for other countries to achieve clean water and sanitation for all. India’s Water vision India’s Water Vision is a government initiative aimed at providing clean and safe water to all citizens of… Continue reading India’s Water Vision: Roadmap for a Sustainable Future

India’s Push for Semiconductors

Central idea The Indian government has given ₹1,645 crore in PLI incentives to electronics manufacturers to bring more of the supply chain to India. There is a growing need for semiconductors as they are used in almost all modern electronics. Many countries are moving away from China’s dominance in the sector due to supply chain… Continue reading India’s Push for Semiconductors

India’s disputed Compensatory Afforestation (CAMPA) Policy at odds with new IPCC report

  Central idea The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report, where the IPCC notes the significance of preserving natural ecosystems to mitigate climate change. The report has raised concerns about the ongoing policy of afforestation in India that allows forests to be cut down and replaced elsewhere. Afforestation in India Afforestation… Continue reading India’s disputed Compensatory Afforestation (CAMPA) Policy at odds with new IPCC report

Places in news: Sharda Peeth

Home Minister said that the government will move forward to open Sharda Peeth on the lines of the Kartarpur corridor. Why in news? Activists request that the Sharda Peeth corridor should be made operational on the lines of Nankana Sahib Gurudwaras and the Kartarpur corridor in Pakistan. Sharda Peeth Sharda Peeth is a Hindu temple… Continue reading Places in news: Sharda Peeth

Call Before u Dig Application

Prime Minister has launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app, to facilitate coordination between excavation agencies and underground utility owners to prevent damage to utilities due to digging. Call Before u Dig (CBUD) The app is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. Uncoordinated digging and excavation causes damage to underlying… Continue reading Call Before u Dig Application

The Great Nicobar Island Project: Environmental Recklessness or Economic Opportunity?

Central Idea The ₹70,000 crore Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island project raises concerns about its ecological impact and the Union government’s hasty clearances, while its feasibility and sustainability remain questionable. What is Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island project is all about? The Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island project is a major infrastructure… Continue reading The Great Nicobar Island Project: Environmental Recklessness or Economic Opportunity?

The Global Security Initiative (GSI) : China’s Sincere Effort or a Mere Counter-Narrative?

Central Idea The Global Security Initiative (GSI), a China-led framework aiming to restore stability and security in Asia, appears to be more of a counter-narrative to U.S. leadership rather than a genuine attempt to establish a sustainable security order. What is GSI? The GSI was introduced by Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang at… Continue reading The Global Security Initiative (GSI) : China’s Sincere Effort or a Mere Counter-Narrative?

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