News: Recently, A book named Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vibrant and Strong India was published which analysed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) in May 2020. What kind of self-reliance should India pursue? India’s Atmanirbharta should neither be protectionist nor be isolationist. It should be a self-reliant India. India should… Continue reading A contributor, not consumer
The phenomenon of coral bleaching
News: The management authority of the world’s largest coral reef system, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, confirmed on 25th Mar that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. This is the 6th time that the coral reef system is being hit by a widespread and damaging bleaching event, and the 4th time in six… Continue reading The phenomenon of coral bleaching
NALSAR University shows how meaningful action can be taken for LGBTQI+ inclusivity: By listening to students
News: NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad released a draft Policy on Inclusive Education for Gender and Sexual Minorities. The University will allow one of the floors in a hostel to be a gender-neutral space for students who self-identify as LGBTQI+. In 2018, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences had established a gender-neutral space… Continue reading NALSAR University shows how meaningful action can be taken for LGBTQI+ inclusivity: By listening to students
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 29th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 29th, 2022
Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the petition about?3 What is the definition of Minority?4 So, who is a minority in India?5 What has the Court said on the issue of Minority? What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities?3 Important Schemes under the Programme: 3.1 Educational Empowerment3.2 Economic Empowerment What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM… Continue reading 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Kozhikode been proposed as the City of Literature?3 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN)?4 Which Indian cities are part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? What is the News? Kozhikode has been proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City… Continue reading Kozhikode to vie for UNESCO ‘City of Literature’ distinction
Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
What is the News? Australia has announced a new Defence Space Command Agency to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in space. What is the Defence Space Command Agency? Setup by: Australia. Aim: To achieve strategic space ambitions and lead the effort to assure Australia’s access to space. Nodal Agency: The agency will… Continue reading Explained: What will Australia’s new Defence Space Command Agency do?
Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Tick Infestation in Dairy Animals3 How do farmers treat tick infestation in Dairy Animals?4 What has been developed to tackle tick infestation in Dairy Animals? What is the News? Scientists have found that a formulation consisting of herbal ingredients like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Nagod (Vitex negundo) is… Continue reading Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Zoji La Tunnel?3 What is the strategic significance of the Zoji La Tunnel?4 What is Zoji La Pass? What is the News? Zojila tunnel will be opened for defence forces and emergency services by 2024, two years ahead of the 2026 deadline. This will ensure that the mobilization… Continue reading Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
