Source: The post is based on the article “Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? India has held the second Raisina Security Dialogue conference. What is Raisina Security Dialogue? Raisina Security Dialogue is a conference of intelligence and security… Continue reading Raisina Security Dialogue: Away from the spotlight, India holds conference of global intelligence chiefs
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Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched pan India Yuva Utsava-India@2047 from IIT Ropar in Punjab. What is Yuva Utsav? Organized by: Nehru Yuva Kendra… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation
What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have recently outlined a plan for a revolutionary new area of research called “organoid intelligence”, which aims to create “bio computers”. What… Continue reading What are ‘bio-computers’ and how do they function?
Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? A team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. What… Continue reading Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Two recent sets of data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and the National Statistical Office (NSO) highlight the… Continue reading What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture
Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead” published in Down To Earth on 4th March 2023. What is the News? In a significant development in DNA vaccination research, India’s first and only DNA vaccine candidate for dengue has shown… Continue reading Decoding dengue: India’s first prospective DNA vaccine against disease is promising; but challenges lie ahead
Supreme Court eases norm for selection of consumer court presidents, members
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court eases norm for selection of consumer court presidents, members” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to attract younger talent to preside over consumer courts by reducing the mandatory… Continue reading Supreme Court eases norm for selection of consumer court presidents, members
Kuno Park unsuitable to host all 20 cheetahs, not enough prey, says scientist
Source: The post is based on the article “Kuno Park unsuitable to host all 20 cheetahs, not enough prey, says scientist” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The Kuno National Park(KNP) in Madhya Pradesh which currently hosts 20 cheetahs brought in from Africa, does not have enough prey to… Continue reading Kuno Park unsuitable to host all 20 cheetahs, not enough prey, says scientist
Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
Source: The post is based on the article “Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? Quad leaders comprising the US, Japan, Australia, and India have issued a joint statement. What are the key highlights from the Quad statement? Announced setting up… Continue reading Quad members announce setting up of counter-terrorism working group
Women, Business and the Law 2023 report: India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women
Source: The post is based on the article “India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. What is the News? The World Bank has released the Women, Business and the Law 2023 report. Based on this report, the World Bank has released the “Index on… Continue reading Women, Business and the Law 2023 report: India scores 74.4 in World Bank index on working women
