Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of the study:4 About PDS 70:5 Birth of a moon: Synopsis: Scientists for the first time have spotted a Moon-forming region around a planet beyond our solar system. The research offers a deeper understanding of the formation of planets and moons. Background: A study published in the Astrophysical… Continue reading Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time
Author: Kunal Khureja
Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
Source: Times of India Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Opinion of Court on Sedition:4 Why should the government abolish it? Synopsis: With Section 66A and Article 35A ended, the government should do the same for Section 124A. It would prevent harassment of dissent and uphold the right to free speech under Article 19 of the constitution. Background:… Continue reading Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
The great convergence and a lag
Source: Indian Express Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 India’s Anxiety:4 Reasons behind this gap:5 Policy Shifts in Washington:6 Way Ahead: Synopsis: India and the US have an expansive new agenda for discussion. This includes not only democracy and human rights, but also Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific region, reform of global economic institutions, climate change and vaccine diplomacy. Background:… Continue reading The great convergence and a lag
Cloning overcomes prejudices
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Use of technology for the betterment of agriculture Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 India and Cloning Technology:4 Utility of Cloning for the livestock sector: Synopsis: The development and popularisation of cloning technology can be a boon for the Indian livestock sector, which relies heavily on buffalo milk. Background: Dolly (a sheep) was the… Continue reading Cloning overcomes prejudices
IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Source: Business Standard Relevance – Weather forecasting is important for disaster management and reducing farmer’s crop loss. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Enhancement in IMD’s Data collection and processing:4 Impact of enhanced data collection and processing capabilities:5 Path towards adoption of AI and ML by IMD: Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for… Continue reading IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Issues in tackling Fake News:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Spooky change
Source: Times of India Synopsis: The alleged spying attack (Pegasus) on opposition leaders, journalists and protestors has raised questions over the accountability and independent functioning of intelligence agencies. In this context, a private member bill is introduced for allowing parliamentary oversight over them. Contents1 Background:2 Rationale behind its introduction:3 Global Scenario:4 Way Ahead: Background: Congress… Continue reading Spooky change
Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 What did the court say?4 Way Ahead: What is the news? The Uttarakhand HC observed that the matter of banning meat concerns the fundamental rights of citizens. India is a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, and hence meat ban is… Continue reading Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
Source: Times of India Relevance – Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants. Ghost nets are one of the threats that require urgent attention. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Menace of Ghost Nets:4 Initiatives taken to solve the problem of ghost net: Synopsis: Ghost nets put severe stress on marine species, which threaten their survival. A… Continue reading Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Proper human treatment of prisoners is one of the aspects of ensuring human rights in India. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background:3 Guidelines by NIMHANS:4 Need of Guidelines: Synopsis: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) issues guidelines for dealing with mental health challenges. It proposes a ‘Gatekeeper Model’, where… Continue reading ‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
