News: A team of neuroscientists from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences(NIMHANS) has studied over 500 brain scans of Indian patients to develop five sets of Indian brain templates and a brain atlas for five age groups covering late childhood to late adulthood(six to 60 years). Facts: Brain Template: It is a… Continue reading NIMHANS develops new Indian Brain Templates, brain atlas
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India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
News: India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women(CSW) for four years from 2021-2025. Facts: Commission on the Status of Women(CSW or UNCSW): It was established in 1946.It is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC), one of the main UN organs within the United… Continue reading India has been elected as a member of UN’s Commission on Status of Women
Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
News: The Chushul sub-sector has come into focus due to the standoff between the Indian and Chinese troops. Facts: Chushul Sub-Sector: It lies south of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. It comprises high, broken mountains and heights of Thatung, Black Top, Helmet Top, Gurung Hill, and Magger Hill besides passes such as Rezang La and… Continue reading Explained: In India-China standoff in Ladakh, why Chushul sector is critical
India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement
News: U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) and the Maldives Ministry of Defence has signed the “Framework for a Defence and Security Relationship” agreement. Facts: About the agreement: It is a military agreement that talks about maintaining peace and security in the Indian Ocean and promoting a rules-based order that promotes stability and prosperity in the… Continue reading India welcomes U.S.-Maldives defence agreement
Explainer: What is hybrid warfare?
News: A report in The Indian Express has suggested that China may be employing hybrid warfare strategy to gain an edge against India. Facts: Hybrid Warfare: It is a military strategy which employs political warfare and blends conventional warfare, irregular warfare and cyberwarfare with other influencing methods such as fake news, diplomacy, lawfare and foreign… Continue reading Explainer: What is hybrid warfare?
