SpaceX Starship: World’s biggest rocket set for first test flight

SpaceX is preparing for the first test flight of Starship, which is the most powerful rocket ever built. About SpaceX Starship Starship is a fully reusable spacecraft designed and built by SpaceX with the primary goal of sending humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Key objectives SpaceX aims to use Starship to establish a… Continue reading

Omicron evolved strategies to evade T Cell Immunity

Central idea: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has the ability to evade CD8 T cells, which are important in reducing the viral load and clearing the infection by detecting and killing infected cells. What is the news? A recent study has revealed that the SARS-CoV-2 virus has the ability to modulate MHC I expression in host cells.… Continue reading

In news: Pralay Ballistic Missile

India is going to buy 250 more Pralay ballistic missiles for the services to strengthen them on the northern borders, further boosting the firepower of the defence forces. Pralay Ballistic Missile Pralay is a tactical missile developed from India’s K-series of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs). It has a range of 150-500 km and can carry… Continue reading

NCERT’s Changes On Mughal History and Sparked Heated Debate

Central Idea The controversy over the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) reducing the content on Mughal history in the school curriculum has sparked a heated debate in the country. While some argue that this move is part of a larger agenda to erase the Mughal legacy, others believe that it is a… Continue reading

Independence of Constitutional Authorities Is An Important Issue

Central Idea The recent comments made by the Supreme Court regarding the independence of constitutional authorities in India is an important issue. The need for independent institutions and a system of checks and balances is essential to prevent the arbitrary use of power by the government. The appointment process of key constitutional positions needs to… Continue reading

India’s Forex Reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn

India’s forex reserves increased by $6.306 billion to $584.755 billion last week, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Why discuss this? In October 2021, India’s forex reserves reached an all-time high of $645 billion. Since then, the reserves have been declining. What is Foreign Exchange (Forex) Reserve? Foreign exchange reserves are important assets… Continue reading

NISAR to map Himalayas’ Seismic Zones

Central idea The ISRO and the NASA have jointly developed a forthcoming satellite called NISAR. It will map the most earthquake-prone regions in the Himalaya. What is NISAR? NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar. The mission aims to provide global measurements of the causes and consequences of land surface changes using advanced radar imaging.… Continue reading

What is Magnetoresistance?

Researchers in the UK, led by Nobel laureate Andre Geim, have discovered magnetoresistance in graphene – a single-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms bonded in a honeycomb pattern – that further distinguishes this ‘wonder’ material. Graphene’s anomalous Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) Graphene displayed an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at room temperature. GMR is the result of… Continue reading

Bioluminescence observed at Visakhapatnam beach

The blooms of Noctiluca Scintillans, commonly known as “sea sparkle or bioluminescence” are being witnessed along the coasts of Visakhapatnam, AP. Noctiluca Scintillans Scintillans is a bioluminescent specie that brightens the seawater during the night. It grazes on other micro-organisms such as larvae, fish eggs, and diatoms. But the unicellular phytoplankton that lives inside it… Continue reading

Madhya Pradesh’s Gond Painting gets GI Tag

The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Other recent GI tags awarded in UP 10 products from UP got GI Tag on March 31: Aligarh Tala Bakharia Brassware Banda Shazar Patthar Craft Pratapgarh Aonla (Amla) Ramnagar Bhanta (Brinjal) Muzaffarnagar Gur (jaggery) Banarasi Pan Nagina Wood Craft Hathras Hing… Continue reading

India’s Philosophy Stand Out As A Beacon To The World

Central Idea The philosophical underpinnings of India’s civilization are unique and powerful, and they empower India to withstand waves of invasions, natural calamities, and societal challenges. India’s worldview and approach towards human life make India stand out as a beacon to the world. However, many Indians remain ignorant of their own philosophical heritage, and building… Continue reading

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Vision Continues to Inspire Present Day Governance

Central idea The 132nd birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar is an occasion to recognize his ideas and actions which continue to inspire and guide the present and future generations. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy R. Ambedkar was more than an individual, and his ideas and actions continue to illuminate the present and are a guiding light for… Continue reading

Dabba Trading and its impact on the Economy

Central idea The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has issued a series of notices warning retail investors about entities involved in ‘dabba trading’. The NSE cautioned investors not to subscribe or invest using these products offering indicative, assured or guaranteed returns in the stock market as they are prohibited by law. The entities involved in dabba… Continue reading

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

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