News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Talks about China during the visit During the visit, India’s problems with Chinese aggression were raised. In return, Russia ensured… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
Soft power: Who does it help?
News: Nations export culture, ideology, and people to create soft power. They export because they have a competitive edge, superior education system, rich culture, superior political system, and military might. Read more: Hard knocks for soft power What are the benefits of Soft power? 1. Competitive edge for the “exporter” nation: Since people retain cultural… Continue reading Soft power: Who does it help?
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of the hour, and more so for the disabled who face challenges of accessibility. Even the Supreme Court had pointed out in Patan Jamal Vali vs The State… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges
What is the News? India and the United States have launched a programme titled “Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero”. What is Technology-based Energy Solutions: Innovations for Net Zero Program? It has been launched by United States-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) in partnership with Social Alpha, a non-profit organisation promoting S&T entrepreneurship.… Continue reading India and the US announce new programme supporting innovations to tackle climate & clean energy challenges
James Webb Telescope: How Webb will take us to the universe’s first galaxies
What is the News? NASA is set to launch the James Webb Telescope on 24th December 2021. What is the James Webb Telescope? James Webb Telescope is an international collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency(ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency. The telescope will complement and is considered the successor of the Hubble Space Telescope. The… Continue reading James Webb Telescope: How Webb will take us to the universe’s first galaxies
Algo trading: Sebi proposals and market concerns
What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has proposed that all orders emanating from the Application Programming Interface(API) of stockbrokers should be treated as algorithmic trading. What is Algo Trading? And Why SEBI wants to regulate them? Read here: On Algorithmic trading/Algos: Regulate, don’t stifle Key Features of Algo Trading First, the… Continue reading Algo trading: Sebi proposals and market concerns
LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon launched by Centre
What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has launched the Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon named ‘LogiXtics’. What is ULIP Hackathon – LogiXtics? LogiXtics is a hackathon organized under the ULIP. The hackathon will be a competitive event where everyone is invited to showcase their strategic, coding and… Continue reading LogiXtics – Unified Logistics Interface Platform’s (ULIP) Hackathon launched by Centre
Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. It seeks to ensure that the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 complies with the requirements of the Convention on International… Continue reading Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha. What is the purpose of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 with the aim of reducing the compliance burden and facilitating investment. What are the… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Explained: The Ramna Kali temple, Dhaka landmark rebuilt from the ruins
What is the News? The President of India has inaugurated the reconstructed Ramna Kali temple in Ramna, Bangladesh. About Ramna Kali temple Ramna Kali Temple is a temple in Dhaka. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali and is believed to have been built during the Mughal period. The temple gained prominence in the… Continue reading Explained: The Ramna Kali temple, Dhaka landmark rebuilt from the ruins
