Contents1 Context: 2 What is the background?3 What is DNA sequencing?4 What led to the recent breakthrough?5 What is the significance of complete genomic sequencing?6 What is the way forward? Context: Scientists have completed the first full and seamless catalog of genetic instructions of humans. It’s expected that research will help to explain how every cell… Continue reading Humans Decoded
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Take two: The pursuit of two courses simultaneously in physical mode is problematic
News: Recently, the University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes(HEIs) recognised by it or statutory councils or the Government of India. Contents1 About the Dual Degree Programme2 What are the advantages of the Dual Degree Programme?3 What are the challenges associated with the… Continue reading Take two: The pursuit of two courses simultaneously in physical mode is problematic
The food vaccine as right, more so for TB patients
Context: The nutrition of the individual is the most vital factor, in the prevention of tuberculosis, along with drugs. It is most unlikely that drugs alone can control TB with low nutritional status in a person. What are the learnings from History? There were no drugs for TB till the discovery of streptomycin in 1943.… Continue reading The food vaccine as right, more so for TB patients
Decoding dragon: GoI should upgrade strategic thinking on China
Context: Given that China today is our main strategic challenge, India’s defense and strategic establishments need to up their game in decoding China. The Indian army is trying to address its capability voids in Mandarin and boost specialization on Chinese issues among its ranks. What steps have been taken by the army? The army is… Continue reading Decoding dragon: GoI should upgrade strategic thinking on China
Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
News: Recently, the central bank’s monetary policy committee had decided to hold benchmark interest rates (remain accommodative). However, it has declared to withdraw the accommodative monetary policy measure to ensure that inflation remains within the RBI’s target limit. In the last two years, there has been high inflation and real growth has also been zero.… Continue reading Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
News: Recently, the 62nd annual conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics was concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. In this conference, various useful papers were presented related to the Indian Economy. Why a major structural transformation is necessary for high long-term growth? India is facing severe unemployment. There were 28 million… Continue reading India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy” published in The Indian Express on 15th Apr 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Design and implementation of policies and programmes; and Governance Relevance: Public Data News: The Economic Survey focused on improving the quality and quantity of data, so… Continue reading Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
News: Recently, the chief priest of an ashram in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district publicly threatened sexual violence against Muslim women. It implies that the Hate speech has become a frequent phenomenon in public sphere of India. Contents1 Why hate speech is a big issue? 2 Hate Speech laws in India 3 What have been issues in combating… Continue reading Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
Is Hindi or English beneficial as the link language?
News: Recently, the Union Home minister said that the citizens of States should communicate with each other in the “language of India”. They should choose Hindi as an alternative to English. This has sparked criticism from the opposition and various sections of Indian society. What are the arguments against use of Hindi as a communication… Continue reading Is Hindi or English beneficial as the link language?
Understanding the sovereign debt crisis in Sri Lanka
News: The Sri Lankan government has decided to default on all its foreign debt worth $51 billion as it awaits financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government stated that it took the decision to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves to pay for the import of essential items. Ratings agencies such as Fitch,… Continue reading Understanding the sovereign debt crisis in Sri Lanka
