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7 PM | Scientific Temper: | 25 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Scientific temper, as enshrined in Part IV-A of the Constitution, must be upheld by all sections of the society. Scientific temper is an attitude or a way of being that involves: Open-mindedness, logical thinking and analytical conduct in daily life. Willingness to meet with new facts and… Continue reading 7 PM | Scientific Temper: | 25 January, 2019
7 PM | Household Air Pollution | 25 January, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Indoor Air Pollution: The OECD defines indoor air pollution as “chemical, biological and physical contamination of indoor air.” Indoor air pollution can be 10 times more dangerous than outdoor air pollution because contained areas enable potential pollutants to build up more than open spaces and without ventilation arrangement… Continue reading 7 PM | Household Air Pollution | 25 January, 2019
18 Indian institutions to study nitrogen pollution
18 Indian institutions to study nitrogen pollution PT facts News: South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) to study nitrogen pollution Important Facts: 18 Institutes from India and 32 other Institutions are part of South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) which has been constituted in the United Kingdom and South Asia to assess impact of “nitrogen pollution” in… Continue reading 18 Indian institutions to study nitrogen pollution
ISRO tastes first success of 2019
ISRO tastes first success of 2019 PT Facts News: Isro’s PSLV C-44 successfully places military satellite Microsat-R in orbit Important Facts: Microsat-R, an imaging satellite, meant for military purposes has been launched from Polar rocket PSLV C44. Microsat-R released into a 274-km polar sun synchronous orbit Microsat R along with Kalamsat and 10cm cubesat released… Continue reading ISRO tastes first success of 2019
Opinion | How changes in family law can improve household finance
Opinion | How changes in family law can improve household finance Article: Article discuss how changes in family law can improve household finance Important Analysis: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) committee on household finance report highlights how changes in family law can improve household finance. These impediments are often more detrimental for women than for… Continue reading Opinion | How changes in family law can improve household finance
India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars
India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars News: India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars Important Facts: India has tested a indigenous air-launched missile called NGARM, which is designed to destroy a variety of surveillance and radar targets on the ground DRDO-Navy combine also conducted another test of the… Continue reading India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars
India’s soft power is very effective in Afghanistan
India’s soft power is very effective in Afghanistan News: The article discusses the benefits of India’s soft power approach in Afghanistan. Facts: Recently US President downplayed India’s approach and efforts towards Afghanistan’s development and asked India to play more assertive role in Afghanistan. But this perception was not welcomed by Afghans, Indians and US citizens… Continue reading India’s soft power is very effective in Afghanistan
India is rather too cautious on the Quad
India is rather too cautious on the Quad News: The article discusses the importance of Quad and the issue of India’s refusal to include Australia in Malabar Exercise. Facts: Malabar Exercise: India has once again decided to reject Australia’s participation in the Malabar naval exercises. Malabar exercise is conducted between India, US and Japan. Japan… Continue reading India is rather too cautious on the Quad
Rank colleges: govt prescription for improving medical education
Rank colleges: govt prescription for improving medical education News: The Union health ministry plans to grade and rank government-run medical colleges to improve the quality of medical education Important Facts: The medical education department has proposed mandatory grading of all government medical colleges and for private institutions grading will be done at a later stage.… Continue reading Rank colleges: govt prescription for improving medical education
