Big vision, hazy detail: Context: Of the seven countries he visited last week, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson chose to focus on India while spelling out his strategic vision. He highlighted the role of India in the U.S’s plans in two spheres. 1- In Afghanistan, as part of President Donald Trump’s new South Asia… Continue reading Big vision, hazy detail:
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Tokyo for quadrilateral talks
Tokyo for quadrilateral talks Context Citing growing international partnerships, India emphasized that it is “open” to work with partner countries for regional issues that are “relevant”. The comments came as a response to Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono declaration that Tokyo would call for a quadrilateral dialogue with Australia, India and the U.S. The benefit… Continue reading Tokyo for quadrilateral talks
SC frames new norms to evaluate work of HC Additional Judge
SC frames new norms to evaluate work of HC Additional Judge Context: The Supreme Court forms new norms to evaluate the work of High Court Judges. Who are the Additional Judges of High Court? The additional judges are often appointed in order to dispose of the arrears cases. Such appointments are temporary and are terminable… Continue reading SC frames new norms to evaluate work of HC Additional Judge
Novel inhibitor to combat kala-azar identified:
Novel inhibitor to combat kala-azar identified: Context Scientists have been able to identify a FDA-approved molecule that shows enhanced anti-kala-azar activity by combining structure-based drug designing methodology What is kala-azar? Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as kala-azar is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and, without proper diagnosis and treatment, is associated with high fatality. This disease… Continue reading Novel inhibitor to combat kala-azar identified:
India may lose Farzad B gas field bid:
India may lose Farzad B gas field bid: Context Iran miffed as India not ‘flexible’ on pricing; quality of gas a concern, says petroleum ministry official What is Farzad B gas field? The Farzad B gas field is an Iranian natural gas field that Indian companies discovered the in 2008 It is located in Persian… Continue reading India may lose Farzad B gas field bid:
International conference to discuss ways to set up NGT-like tribunal:
International conference to discuss ways to set up NGT-like tribunal: (Indian Express) Context The upcoming International Conference on Environment 2017 on November 3 and 4 will admit countries interested in learning to follow the path of a tribunal like the National Green Tribunal (NGT). What is the purpose of the conference? The main purpose of… Continue reading International conference to discuss ways to set up NGT-like tribunal:
Supreme Court case backlog falls below 60,000:
Supreme Court case backlog falls below 60,000: Context The Supreme Court has successfully managed to bring down its case backlog below 60,000 through concerted efforts. The progress Justice Dipak Misra took over as the Chief Justice of India on August 28 and the total pending cases in the apex court then stood at 57,774. In… Continue reading Supreme Court case backlog falls below 60,000:
Experimental vaccine may protect against HIV:
Experimental vaccine may protect against HIV: Context: Scientists have developed a novel vaccine candidate that may prevent HIV infection by stimulating an immune response against sugars that form a protective shield around the virus. What has the scientist found? Researchers tried to create an HIV vaccine targeting gp120, but had little success as the sugar… Continue reading Experimental vaccine may protect against HIV:
Why companies use commercial papers as a source of funds:
Why companies use commercial papers as a source of funds: Context Commercial papers have become one of the popular routes for corporates to raise funds when compared with loans from banks in recent times. What is a commercial paper? Commercial papers have become one of the popular routes for corporates to raise funds when compared… Continue reading Why companies use commercial papers as a source of funds:
What the return of quadrilateral says about India and emerging Asian geopolitics:
What the return of quadrilateral says about India and emerging Asian geopolitics: Context Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposed the idea of Asian democracies joining forces in 2006. The benefit Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar indicated India’s willingness to work with Japan and the United States deals with regional issues. U.S. investments in the power sector… Continue reading What the return of quadrilateral says about India and emerging Asian geopolitics:
