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Breakthrough in nuclear fusion, and why it is significant
News: Recently Scientists in the Joint European Torus (JET) facility, United Kingdom have said that they have achieved a new milestone in producing energy from nuclear fusion. Why it is significant? One, it is major breakthrough because all current nuclear reactors are based on the fission process. In fission process, the nucleus of a heavier… Continue reading Breakthrough in nuclear fusion, and why it is significant
Living up to rocket boys’ dreams
News: The recent series named Rocket Boys on SonyLIV explores the friendship between the two legendary scientists — Homi J. Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. One is the father of the Indian nuclear programme and the other is the pioneer of India’s space research. This article discusses how far India has succeeded in fulfilling their aspirations. Contents1… Continue reading Living up to rocket boys’ dreams
Big golden mahseer to small kudremukh barb, freshwater fish are richly diverse
News: In this article, Vidhyadhar Atkore while speaking to Times Evoke explained the river biodiversity and threat faced by it due to human interference. He has studied four major river basins, the Malaprabha, Mhadei, Tunga and Bhadra systems in Karnataka. What are some significant findings? One, the free-flowing riverine systems have nearly 50% more endemic… Continue reading Big golden mahseer to small kudremukh barb, freshwater fish are richly diverse
Taking a byte out of cyber threats
News: The cycle of cyber-attacks and the distrust will threaten the foundations of democratic society. The world was made aware of the threat posed by cyber weapons with the advent of the Stuxnet Worm in 2010. It resulted in damage to Iran’s centrifuge capabilities. In 2012, a bank of computers belonging to the Saudi Aramco… Continue reading Taking a byte out of cyber threats
Reducing welfare spending right now is a dangerous gamble
News: As the Indian economy is badly hit, welfare schemes like MGNREGA will help people to provide the safety net. There have been demands to launch the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme-type programme for the urban poor. How there is a shift in government policy in welfare programmes? Economic Survey of 2021-22 states that MGNREGA… Continue reading Reducing welfare spending right now is a dangerous gamble
Blanket ban on imports of drones may disrupt industry
News: According to experts, the blanket ban on the import of finished foreign drones is likely to disrupt the drone industry in India. Must Read: Ban on Drone Import What will be the impact of the ban on the import of drones? Firstly, it will lead to a lot of disruption in terms of business… Continue reading Blanket ban on imports of drones may disrupt industry
China parading Galwan soldier at Winter Games is indefensible
News: China paraded Qi Fabao, A PLA regiment commander who was involved in China’s Galwan Valley border confrontation with India. He acted as one of the torchbearers for the Winter Olympics. Read more: Explained: Why artificial snow needs to be pumped to pull off Beijing Winter Olympics Why the China move is problematic? China welcomed the… Continue reading China parading Galwan soldier at Winter Games is indefensible
India, heal thyself
News: National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to replace the Hippocratic Oath in medical colleges with the Charak Shapath from the new academic session. The Hippocratic Oath is taken by medical students worldwide. Contents1 Why this move is not very appropriate? 2 What is NMC and what are its responsibilities? 3 What is the status of medical… Continue reading India, heal thyself
Clearing the airways
News: New Government guidelines have allowed fully vaccinated passengers from 82 countries to skip the mandatory quarantine period. Also the requirement of compulsory on-arrival testing for passengers from certain countries identified as “at-risk” has also been removed. Contents1 Why is this relaxation being given? 2 What are the reasons for this fall in numbers? 3 How… Continue reading Clearing the airways
