News: On June 6, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has completed 25 years Contents1 Background2 Importance of the Grouping3 Resurgence4 Key achievements5 What are the challenges? Background It was launched as a modest grouping of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand), with the acronym, BIST-EC as a result… Continue reading A ‘silver’ moment to propel a Bay of Bengal dream
An anomaly that goes by the name populism
Context: The populist measures and creation of perceptions have become part of the political mobilisation; Social democratisation in India New technology has replaced old social divides. For instance, now everyone does photography and shares everything. Markets have created new modes of consumption. For example, Netflix has been referred to as a non-exclusive consumption. It breaks… Continue reading An anomaly that goes by the name populism
The debates around the Surrogacy Act
News: Petitioners in the Delhi High Court questioned why marital status, age, or gender were the criteria for being allowed to commission or not commission surrogacy in India. The female petitioner said that she already had a child, but the trauma of the first childbirth experience and her need to juggle work with child care… Continue reading The debates around the Surrogacy Act
Jan Samarth Portal: PM launches new series of coins, portal for credit-linked govt schemes
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched Jan Samarth Portal and also released a new series of coins. What is Jan Samarth Portal? Jan Samarth is a unique digital portal linking thirteen credit-linked Government Schemes on a single platform. The portal will be an ‘end-to-end delivery platform’ and more people will come forward… Continue reading Jan Samarth Portal: PM launches new series of coins, portal for credit-linked govt schemes
Posidonia Australis: World’s largest known plant is 4,500 years old, stretches across 180 kms
What is the News? Researchers have discovered the largest plant in the world named “Posidonia Australis”. What is Posidonia Australis? Posidonia Australis is also known as ribbon weed is a species of seagrass. It was discovered in the shallow waters of the World Heritage Area of Shark Bay in Western Australia. The plant is estimated to… Continue reading Posidonia Australis: World’s largest known plant is 4,500 years old, stretches across 180 kms
Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why should drones be used in the Healthcare Sector?3 Guidelines for Drone Use in Healthcare Sector4 What is Medicine from the Sky project? What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released guidelines for drone use in the healthcare sector to ensure access to medicines and… Continue reading Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
Explained: Tamil Nadu sculptures recovered from Australia, US
What is the News? Ten antiquities (sculptures) retrieved from Australia and the United States were handed over to the Government of Tamil Nadu. What were the important sculptures recovered from Australia and the US? Dvarapala: This stone sculpture belongs to the Vijayanagar dynasty dating to the 15th-16th century. It is holding a Gada in one… Continue reading Explained: Tamil Nadu sculptures recovered from Australia, US
Union Govt seeks fresh comments on Draft IT Rules
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITY) has released a fresh draft of the amendment to the Information Technology(IT) Rules 2021. What are the new amendments to the IT Rules,2021? The Government has proposed the following amendments: First Amendment: It requires intermediaries to respect rights guaranteed to users under the Constitution… Continue reading Union Govt seeks fresh comments on Draft IT Rules
Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the importance of Light?3 What role can Artificial Light play in the fight against malaria?4 What are the challenges associated with this method to control malaria? What is the News? A study has demonstrated that artificial lights can be used as a weapon to fight against malaria. What… Continue reading Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
What is the News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Exercise Khaan Quest 2022” has commenced in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest 2022? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build a military to military relationships, developing peace support operations and military readiness among… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
