Dr. Madhav Gadgil Report on Western Ghats
Central Idea A devastating landslide in Maharashtra’s Raigad district recently resulted in the loss of 27 lives and the destruction… Continue reading Dr. Madhav Gadgil Report on Western Ghats
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RTI and Political Parties: The Accountability Debate
Central Idea Chief Justice of India acknowledged the concerns raised by political parties regarding the potential disclosure of internal decisions… Continue reading RTI and Political Parties: The Accountability Debate
Himachal Floods: A man-made disaster?
Central Idea Himachal Pradesh has experienced devastating flash floods during the recent monsoon season, resulting in a significant loss of… Continue reading Himachal Floods: A man-made disaster?
Electron’s Electric Dipole Moment (EDM)
Central Idea Researchers from the University of Colorado conducted an experiment to study the electric dipole moment (EDM) of an… Continue reading Electron’s Electric Dipole Moment (EDM)
US re-entry into UNESCO
Central Idea The US first lady held a flag-raising ceremony at UNESCO in Paris, marking Washington’s official re-entry. UNESCO (United… Continue reading US re-entry into UNESCO
How are films Certified in India?
Central Idea Union Information & Broadcasting Minister has expressed displeasure with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over its… Continue reading How are films Certified in India?
Meri Maati Mera Desh Initiative
Central Idea The Union government has launched the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign as a grand culmination of the ‘Azadi… Continue reading Meri Maati Mera Desh Initiative
Excision and Merger of Civil Areas in Cantonments
Central Idea The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has put forward a proposal to excise civil areas in 58 cantonments across… Continue reading Excision and Merger of Civil Areas in Cantonments
Semiconductor Tech: What exactly is India going to manufacture?
Central Idea Despite recent setbacks, including the withdrawal of Foxconn Technology Group from a joint venture with Vedanta, Ltd., India… Continue reading Semiconductor Tech: What exactly is India going to manufacture?
Centre withdraws DNA Bill
Central Idea The Union government recently withdrew the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019, from the Lok Sabha.… Continue reading Centre withdraws DNA Bill
Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) in India
Central Idea India has taken its first step towards introducing Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS), a research model widely used… Continue reading Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS) in India
Sri Lanka’s 13th Amendment: A Controversial Pursuit of Power
Central Idea PM Modi’s recent call for Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitment to implement the 13th Amendment has stirred… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s 13th Amendment: A Controversial Pursuit of Power
Is there a Rural Bias in National Surveys?
Central Idea The Centre has appointed a panel to review the methodology of the National Statistical Organisation (NSO). This step… Continue reading Is there a Rural Bias in National Surveys?
National Broadcasting Day 2023: How the Radio came to India
Central Idea This July 23, commemorated 100 years of radio broadcast in India. All India Radio (AIR) started broadcasting in… Continue reading National Broadcasting Day 2023: How the Radio came to India
Donanemab: A promising drug for Alzheimer’s
Central Idea Donanemab, a drug in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s.… Continue reading Donanemab: A promising drug for Alzheimer’s
Adjournment Motion in Indian Parliament
Central Idea During the monsoon Session of Parliament, Opposition parties demanded discussions on alleged sexual assaults in Manipur and ongoing… Continue reading Adjournment Motion in Indian Parliament
In news: Opium Wars
Central Idea The Opium Wars, waged by European colonial powers on China, exemplify how opium, as an inanimate object, became… Continue reading In news: Opium Wars
Narco-Terrorism and Manipur Violence
Central Idea A civil society organization has written a letter to the European Parliament (EP) expressing concerns over the portrayal… Continue reading Narco-Terrorism and Manipur Violence
What are Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)?
Central Idea MHWs have engulfed regions like the northeast Pacific, southern Indian Ocean, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean, as reported… Continue reading What are Marine Heat Waves (MHWs)?
Gyanvapi’s scientific survey by ASI begins
Central Idea The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has commenced a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi,… Continue reading Gyanvapi’s scientific survey by ASI begins
