Context: After declaration of the covid as a global pandemic by WHO, various countries set up web-based dashboards for providing covid related data and information to their citizens. However, it was not set-up in India. India did not set up any web-based data portal. The Union Ministry of Health used to provide daily infection and… Continue reading Data lessons from two years of the covid-19 pandemic
Fragmenting world order, untied nations
News: The Russian war on Ukraine is going on and it has become three weeks long conflict. Therefore, it is going to have various consequences: Consequences of Russia Ukraine war The global order has broken down: The Ukraine crisis is a bigger blow to the post-World War order than any other conflict such as the… Continue reading Fragmenting world order, untied nations
The war’s cold facts and what India needs to glean
Context: As the Ukraine-Russia war nears the end of three weeks, it is time for India to learn lesson from this war and find its position in the real world of geopolitics. What is the lesson to be learnt from the Ukraine-Russia War? First, a nation’s vital interests can be protected only by that nation… Continue reading The war’s cold facts and what India needs to glean
BrahMos can’t be mistaken for nuclear-tipped missile
News: There has been an accidental launch of supersonic Brahmos cruise missile from India into Pakistani territory India’s Response Read – The Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan India officially admitted that “in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile”. India has ordered a… Continue reading BrahMos can’t be mistaken for nuclear-tipped missile
May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
News: India’s maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 122 to 103 (maternal deaths per lakh live births) between 2015-17 and 2017-19, shown by SRS data. India’s SDG target is to bring its MMR below 70 by 2030. What can be done to improve further? Understanding disparities: Need for different state or region wise solutions. For… Continue reading May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Context: Article explains the global dynamics after Russia-Ukraine war. Major wars have significant consequences for the internal and international politics of the combatant nations. For instance, Indo-Pak war of 1971: Liberated Bangladesh Altered balance of power between Delhi and Islamabad New Pakistani Constitution in 1973 to democratize a nation that was dominated by the Army.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Union Minister Jointly Release Detailed Project Reports On Rejuvenation Of 13 Major Rivers Through Forestry Interventions
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the idea behind the Detailed Project Reports(DPRs)?3 Detailed Project Report(DPR) for 13 Major Rivers4 What is the aim of the DPR for 13 Major Rivers?5 What are the expected benefits of the Project? What is the News? Union Minister for Environment Forest and Climate Change and Union Minister… Continue reading Union Minister Jointly Release Detailed Project Reports On Rejuvenation Of 13 Major Rivers Through Forestry Interventions
Explained: The legal considerations of blockchain gaming in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Elements of Blockchain Gaming3 What are the regulatory aspects related to Blockchain Gaming?4 Where does Blockchain Gaming lie within this framework? What is the News? The vast scope and potential of blockchain technology have attracted the gaming industry over the past few years. In India too, gaming industries are exploring… Continue reading Explained: The legal considerations of blockchain gaming in India
Touch-less touch screen technology developed can restrain viruses spreading through contact
What is the News? Indian Scientists have provided an affordable solution to develop a low-cost touch cum proximity sensor, popularly called Touchless Touch Sensor through a printing technique. What has been developed? Scientists have developed touchless touch screen technology through a printing technique. This touch sensor senses a proximal or hovers touch even from a… Continue reading Touch-less touch screen technology developed can restrain viruses spreading through contact
Innovative Measures Adopted by Coal Ministry To Meet Growing Requirement of Coal
What is the News? The Union Minister of Coal has informed Rajya Sabha about the reforms undertaken in the Coal Sector. Read more: Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise What are the measures that have been taken by the Government to meet the coal requirement in India? Commercial Auction of coal on revenue share… Continue reading Innovative Measures Adopted by Coal Ministry To Meet Growing Requirement of Coal
