News: Recently, there have been global developments of conflict and violence in Ukraine. It has been followed by the imposition of the western economic sanctions on Russia. This has presented new opportunities and threats to the world, especially India. What have been the trends since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989? There was… Continue reading This is India’s moment of reckoning
Its time to celebrate democratic governance in a war-ridden world
News: In the light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West is trying to shape a global consensus in favour its democratic governance model. This is leading to widening the divide between authoritarian and democratic regimes. What have been the arguments against the democratic governance model? In last few years, the Chinese and Russian… Continue reading Its time to celebrate democratic governance in a war-ridden world
The Brittle Middle
News: Recently, the Supreme Court found serious fault within the high courts. The High Courts have consistently failed to uphold judicial discipline while pronouncing orders. What are the recent instances in which the HCs have failed to uphold judicial discipline? A Rajasthan high court bench granted bail to an accused of raping his minor niece… Continue reading The Brittle Middle
Not just dollars: Sri Lanka needs deep economic reforms to dig its way out of the crisis
Context: A series of positive developments in Sri Lanka have triggered hopes that it’ll eventually see through one of the worst economic crisis that it’s going through right now. What are the positive developments? On the political front, 17 new ministerial appointments were initiated by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, suggesting an end to the political logjam.… Continue reading Not just dollars: Sri Lanka needs deep economic reforms to dig its way out of the crisis
Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
What is the News? Scientists from Manipur have found a new plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’. They have named the plant species as ‘Prunus dinabandhuana’ as a mark of respect and for the outstanding contributions of scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo. What is Cherry Blossom? The Cherry Blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan. India… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forests and Climate Change has submitted its report on the proposed Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. What are the suggestions given by the committee? Standing Committee of the State Board for Wild Life(SBWL) The Bill provides… Continue reading Expert body needed on Man-Animal Conflict: Panel
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
What is the News? Oxitec, the UK-based company, has said that the first open-air study of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM) in the United States has yielded positive results. What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome is altered in a way to favour the… Continue reading Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
What is the News? Oil India Limited(OIL) has commissioned India’s First pure Green Hydrogen pilot plant at its Jorhat Pump Station in Assam. About India’s First pure Green Hydrogen plant Located at: Jorhat Pump Station in Assam Process: The plant produces Green Hydrogen from the electricity generated by the existing 500kW Solar plant using a… Continue reading India’s first pure green hydrogen plant commissioned in Jorhat
Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the News? The procurement of wheat is underway in several states. Why does the Government procure Wheat? The Government policy of procurement of Food grains such as rice, wheat, and coarse grains has broad objectives of ensuring Minimum Support Price(MSP) to the farmers and availability of food grains to the weaker sections at… Continue reading Explained: How government procures wheat
What is the Blue Blob?
What is the News? According to a study, the Blue blob may have helped temporarily stall the melting of Arctic sea ice. However, the study has also stated that the effects of climate change will catch up to the massive ice chunks if temperatures are not kept in check. What is Blue Bob? It is… Continue reading What is the Blue Blob?
