Critical Minerals under iCET
Why in the News? India and the U.S. aim to quickly conclude a bilateral agreement on Critical Minerals cooperation under… Continue reading Critical Minerals under iCET
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How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research?
Why in the News? AlphaFold 3, and AI System introduced in a May 2024 Nature paper, extends capabilities to predict… Continue reading How will AlphaFold 3 change life sciences research?
The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling
Why in the News? The announcement by United States President Joe Biden in May to impose a new set of… Continue reading The high cost of a Global Economic Decoupling
Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained
Why in the news? The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1’s spread to cattle and first human cases in U.S.… Continue reading Does H5N1 pose a threat for humans? | Explained
Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country?
Why in the News? A recent working paper from the World Inequality Lab has sparked renewed debate about the growing… Continue reading Why caste should inform debates on inequality in the country?
Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?
Why in the News? The 18th Lok Sabha will convene its first session very soon. A new Speaker of the… Continue reading Who is the Pro-Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha and how is an MP chosen for the role?
[pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles
Why in the News? INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles. The… Continue reading [pib] INS Sunayna in Port Victoria, Seychelles
In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy
Why in the News? PM Modi was placed at centre stage for a group photograph at the G-7 Outreach Summit… Continue reading In news: G-7 Outreach Summit Apulia, Italy
Elephants have names for each other: New study
Why in the News? Recent studies utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have revealed that elephants possess unique names used to… Continue reading Elephants have names for each other: New study
World Crocodile Day 2024: In 50th year of India’s saurian conservation
Why in the news? The successful Crocodile Conservation Project in Bhitarkanika National Park is escalating the human-crocodile conflicts affecting local… Continue reading World Crocodile Day 2024: In 50th year of India’s saurian conservation
An Ageing India: The Magnitude and the Multitude
Why in the News? The phenomenon of ageing stands out as one of the most significant developments of this century,… Continue reading An Ageing India: The Magnitude and the Multitude
EU Environmental Council adopts nature restoration law in historic win for continent’s environment
Why in the news? On June 17, 2024, the EU Environmental Council approved the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking a… Continue reading EU Environmental Council adopts nature restoration law in historic win for continent’s environment
Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space
Why in the News? On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova made history as the first woman to venture into space.… Continue reading Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space
Quantum Physics Behind Diapers: How they absorb so much Liquid?
Why in the News? Understanding the absorbency of diapers through the Quantum physics of water absorption and contrasting materials that… Continue reading Quantum Physics Behind Diapers: How they absorb so much Liquid?
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s New Cheetah Habitat
Why in the News? Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary will become the second home for cheetahs in India, after Kuno National… Continue reading Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary: India’s New Cheetah Habitat
[17th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: High Court’s take on Marriage Act, an erosion of rights
PYQ Relevance: Q Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as… Continue reading [17th June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: High Court’s take on Marriage Act, an erosion of rights
Under Kafala, workers are dispensable
Why in the news? Shortly after a fatal fire claimed the lives of 49 migrant workers, predominantly Indians, in the… Continue reading Under Kafala, workers are dispensable
What is SWM Cess and Why is It Levied on Waste Generators?
Why in the News? The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike (BBMP) has proposed a Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess of ₹100… Continue reading What is SWM Cess and Why is It Levied on Waste Generators?
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Why in the News? The Prime Minister will release the 17th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN),… Continue reading PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Tarang Shakti-2024: Indian Air Force’s First Multinational Air Exercise
Why in the News? The Indian Air Force’s first multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, will be held in August. It… Continue reading Tarang Shakti-2024: Indian Air Force’s First Multinational Air Exercise
