News: Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has been described as a turning point in the modern history of Europe. It has catalyzed European re-armament, rejuvenated NATO, caused Germany to reassert European leadership, and galvanized tentative Japanese militarism. Contents1 Situation before Russian invasion:2 How Ukraine crisis has restarted the European armament?3 How could it impact India?4… Continue reading RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
News: There was an accidental launch of an IAF cruise missile that landed 124 km inside Pakistan. The missile did not carry any warhead. Thus, there was no loss of lives. Contents1 What could have been the impact?2 How was the potential crisis averted?3 Argument by Pakistan4 India’s Stand against Pakistan demand5 Status of Missile… Continue reading On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
WESTERN MNCs HAVE WEAKENED GLOBALIZATION BY TAKING SIDES
News: Recently McDonald’s closed its outlet in Moscow. This could be bad news for the global economy. Why this move of MNCs is against globalisation? Firstly, It reflects that MNCs are not neutral, furthermore, it is being advertised as corporate virtue signaling or their good moral values. It has undermined the argument that companies are… Continue reading WESTERN MNCs HAVE WEAKENED GLOBALIZATION BY TAKING SIDES
What are the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime?
What is the News? As the Russian-Ukraine Conflict gets intense, there is growing concern surrounding the issue of violations of human rights and Geneva Conventions. What are Geneva Conventions? The Geneva Conventions(1949) and their Additional Protocols are international treaties that contain the most important rules limiting the barbarity of war. The convention codifies widely accepted… Continue reading What are the Geneva Conventions guidelines during wartime?
Maternal Mortality in India: Kerala tops in maternal, child health
What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released the Sample Registration System (SRS) special bulletin on Maternal Mortality in India(2017-19). What are the key findings on Maternal Mortality in India? The National Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is 103(per one lakh live births) in the country. Among States, Kerala has… Continue reading Maternal Mortality in India: Kerala tops in maternal, child health
Syllipsimopodi Bideni: Primordial octopus had ten arms
What is the News? Scientists have discovered fossils of a species in Central Montana, USA. They have named it Syllipsimopodi bideni. What is Syllipsimopodi Bideni? Syllipsimopodi Bideni belongs to a group of species called vampyropods that includes octopuses. The species may have lived approximately 328 million years ago during the Carboniferous period, making it the… Continue reading Syllipsimopodi Bideni: Primordial octopus had ten arms
Prime Minister dedicated the National Defence University to the Nation and addressed its first convocation, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
What is the News? The Prime Minister dedicated the Rashtriya Raksha University(National Defense University) to the nation and addressed its first convocation at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is Rashtriya Raksha University? Rashtriya Raksha University is a Central University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It has a specialization in National and Internal Security. It was established by the… Continue reading Prime Minister dedicated the National Defence University to the Nation and addressed its first convocation, at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Union Minister launches ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0
What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) 2.0. Why was this challenge launched? AMRUT 2.0 was launched by the Prime Minister in 2021. The mission aims to provide central assistance for universal coverage… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’ under AMRUT 2.0
Halari Breed of Donkey: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying addresses Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan
What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has addressed the Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan. The sammelan deliberated upon the conservation of threatened breeds of livestock, particularly the Halari breed of Donkey. What is the Halari Breed of Donkey? Halari Donkey is one of the important livestock in the semi-arid landscape of… Continue reading Halari Breed of Donkey: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying addresses Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan
Union Minister reviews Gallium Nitride Technology center – GEECI, Bengaluru
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI)?3 What is Gallium Nitride(GaN)?4 Applications of Gallium Nitride What is the News? The Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology has visited the Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator(GEECI) facility at the prestigious Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Union Minister reviews Gallium Nitride Technology center – GEECI, Bengaluru
