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Rural-Urban Dichotomy And The Continuum

Central Idea The traditional dichotomy of rural and urban, and the accordingly mandated governance structure, seems inadequate to understand and act upon poverty, undernourishment, education, health, environmental management or even development. There is a need to adopt the notion of urban catchment areas delineated along an urban-rural continuum to understand urban-rural interconnections and address issues… Continue reading Rural-Urban Dichotomy And The Continuum

Ukraine Conflict: Implications And The Danger Of Provoking A World War

Central Idea The Ukraine conflict has significant implications for Europe and the world. It has demonstrated that the US is the true defender of Europe and highlighted the fragile state of Europe’s defence industry. The conflict has also given the US confidence to take on all challengers, leading to new ambitions in Western minds. While… Continue reading Ukraine Conflict: Implications And The Danger Of Provoking A World War

Decriminalization of Adultery and the Duty and Discipline

Central Idea The Supreme Court of India decriminalized adultery in 2018, but the Union of India sought clarification from the Court concerning its implementation in the armed forces. The court’s observations suggest that the armed forces may still discipline for adulterous acts under their special legislations. However, recent court cases show that an act must… Continue reading Decriminalization of Adultery and the Duty and Discipline

Australia’s AUKUS Dilemma: Options and Challenges

Central Idea The AUKUS security partnership between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom has important implications for Australia’s plans to operate a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, with potential drawbacks. What is AUKUS? Trilateral Partnership: AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, announced on September 15,… Continue reading Australia’s AUKUS Dilemma: Options and Challenges

States demand that ‘Lightning’ be declared a Natural Disaster

Central idea: A few states have requested lightning to be declared a natural disaster due to the high number of deaths caused by it in the country. Why discuss this? Around 2,500 people die every year due to lightning. Present norms consider cyclones, droughts, earthquakes, fires, floods, tsunamis, hailstorms, landslides, avalanches, cloudbursts, pest attacks, frost,… Continue reading States demand that ‘Lightning’ be declared a Natural Disaster

Scientists devise ‘Glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools

Central idea: Researchers at Winona State University, Minnesota, have created a design for a rudimentary fluorescence microscope. Why in news? The development can be put together at a cost of $30-50 (Rs 2,500-4,100) using products purchased on online marketplaces. The device aims to democratize access to fluorescence microscopy. What is Fluorescence Microscopy? An optical microscope… Continue reading Scientists devise ‘Glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools

Government amends KYC to add non-profit organisations, ‘politically exposed persons’

Central idea: The Finance Ministry has amended the Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules for widening the scope of Know your Customer (KYC) norms to include Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), non-profit organisations (NPOs) and those dealing in virtual digital assets (VDA) as reporting entities. Who are Politically Exposed Persons (PEP)? According to the… Continue reading Government amends KYC to add non-profit organisations, ‘politically exposed persons’

ISRO releases Landslide Atlas of India

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently released the Landslide Atlas of India to identify landslide hotspots in the country. What are Landslides? Landslides are natural disasters that occur in mountainous terrains where soil, rock, geology, and slope conditions are conducive. A landslide is the sudden movement of rock, boulders, earth, or debris down a… Continue reading ISRO releases Landslide Atlas of India

In news: Megha Tropiques Satellite

ISRO attempted a controlled re-entry of the Megha Tropiques-1 satellite with leftover fuel to lower the orbit and reduce space debris. Megha Tropiques Satellite The weather satellite Megha Tropiques-1 was developed as a joint mission by Indian and French space agencies. It was launched aboard a PSLV by the space agency in 2011. And, although… Continue reading In news: Megha Tropiques Satellite

Reintroduction of Cheetahs and Its Potential Impact

Central Idea India has embarked on a conservation plan to reintroduce the cheetah into the country, with the aim of establishing a self-sustaining population at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. The initiative has translocated eight African cheetahs from Namibia and 12 from South Africa since September 2022. Can this initiative succeed in helping India’s grasslands?… Continue reading Reintroduction of Cheetahs and Its Potential Impact

Gati Shakti: Transforming India’s Logistics

“Efficient logistics is the backbone of a successful economy, enabling businesses to access markets, reduce costs, and increase productivity, ultimately leading to sustainable economic growth.” – Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways. Central Idea The Union Budget 2023 has increased the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan’s budget from ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000… Continue reading Gati Shakti: Transforming India’s Logistics

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