News: Every section of society want reforms to make their life easier. The government is also introducing various reforms in various sectors. But still, various voices came who are against the method which government is adopting while introducing any reform. What are the mistakes government is doing while introducing reforms? The government is in a rush… Continue reading India must reform the very way that reforms are brought about
Indo-Australia bilateral relations: The significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit
News: It was announced that Quad foreign ministers meeting is going to take place in Australia. This brings Indo-Australia bilateral relations back into focus. What are the drivers of Indo-Australia bilateral relations? Friendship is based on shared values and interests. India remains the top source of skilled migration for Australia. The population of Indian-born people has… Continue reading Indo-Australia bilateral relations: The significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit
Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is the news? The Central government has released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022. What is media accreditation? Media accreditation issued by PIB allows journalists access to government offices and official functions.It can be seen as a media pass that allows entry into government offices including Parliament and events which wouldn’t be possible without it.… Continue reading Govt. issues new media accreditation guidelines
What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
What is the news? As tensions are increasing between the US and Russia over the Ukraine issue, experts have said that the United States could as a last resort exclude Russia from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). What is SWIFT? SWIFT is a messaging network used by banks and financial institutions globally… Continue reading What is SWIFT and why is Russia being threatened with exclusion from the service?
Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
What is the news? In Budget 2022-23, , the Finance Minister has announced that the government would introduce a battery swapping policy and interoperability standards. What is battery swapping? Battery swapping or battery-as-a-service allows EV owners to replace the discharged batteries with charged ones at the swap stations. When the battery is discharged, the owner… Continue reading Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?
Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
What is the news? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed the Rajya Sabha that Fairbanks Disease and Acromegaly Disorder’s patients are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities like Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS at free or subsidized rates. What is Fairbank Disease? Fairbanks disease or multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is… Continue reading Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
What is the news? The External Affairs Minister will begin a visit to Australia to attend a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Quad (India, Australia, United States, Japan). What is Quad? Click Here to read about it What is the purpose of the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting? The meeting is expected to discuss… Continue reading Quad Ministers set to meet in Australia
Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
What is the news? A study conducted by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and some universities has found it to be a net carbon emitter. How was the study conducted? Sensors and instruments were installed to monitor carbon dioxide levels, water vapour concentrations, wind speeds and directions. This was done under the MetFlux India… Continue reading Kaziranga National park is a net carbon emitter, climate change may make it worse
Suicides due to unemployment highest in Covid hit 2020
What is the news? A reply from Ministry of home affairs to a question in Rajya Sabha has revealed that Over 16,000 people committed suicide due to bankruptcy or indebtedness while 9,140 people ended their lives due to unemployment between 2018 and 2020. How has pandemic led to this problem? The highest number of… Continue reading Suicides due to unemployment highest in Covid hit 2020
Geomagnetic storm that killed Starlink satellite
What is the news? Dozens of Satellites that were part of the Starlink Project were caught in a geomagnetic storm a day after they were launched. This is being described as an unusual and huge event, as around 40 satellites, most of a single launch batch, were lost in a single solar event. What are… Continue reading Geomagnetic storm that killed Starlink satellite
