News: Structural inequalities in political and economic systems are compromising humankind’s capacity to deal with global emergencies such as climate change and Covid. About the pandemic and climate change World Health Organization’s message at the pandemic’s outset — “No one is safe till everyone is safe” expresses the need of adopting a collaborative approach. Also,… Continue reading Structural inequality and the response to global emergencies
Pegasus inquiry must reverse the ‘chilling effect’
News: Pegasus controversy has raised many questions on the privacy right of citizens. What is Pegasus? Why there is so much controversy surrounding it? Read here: Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise How did different governments handle the Pegasus controversy? USA: The government blacklisted the NSO group by putting it on an “entity list”. India: The government has… Continue reading Pegasus inquiry must reverse the ‘chilling effect’
The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific
News: To cope with the rise of China and other Asian economies, the EU unveiled its strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific in 2016. In this backdrop, The Council of EU recently announced the initial policy conclusions. Read here: EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy What does the EU strategy and policy say? The strategy aims to enhance… Continue reading The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific
What the rise of pan-Turkism means for India
What is the news? Recently, on the 8th Istanbul summit, the Council of Turkic States has been elevated to “Organisation of Turkic States”. About the formation of the Organisation of Turkic States In 1992, the then Turkish President convened the first Turkish summit with some central Asian states. In 2009, the annual summit with the… Continue reading What the rise of pan-Turkism means for India
Centre proposes setting up new body for river-linking projects in India
What is the News? The Government of India is planning to set up a National Interlinking of Rivers Authority(NIRA). About National Interlinking of Rivers Authority(NIRA) NIRA is supposed to be an independent autonomous body for planning, investigation, financing and the implementation of the river interlinking projects in the country. Headed by: The authority is to… Continue reading Centre proposes setting up new body for river-linking projects in India
INDIAN NAVY PARTICIPATES IN INDIA, SINGAPORE AND THAILAND TRILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE ‘SITMEX’
What is the News? Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk, an indigenously built Missile Corvette, is participating in the 3rd edition of Exercise SITMEX. About Exercise SITMEX Exercise SITMEX is a trilateral annual maritime exercise between India, Singapore and Thailand. Aim: To enhance mutual interoperability and imbibing best practices between the Indian, Singapore and Thailand Navy.… Continue reading INDIAN NAVY PARTICIPATES IN INDIA, SINGAPORE AND THAILAND TRILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE ‘SITMEX’
Explained: What is Kamo’oalewa?
What is the News? A study in the journal Communications Earth and Environment has provided details about Kamo’oalewa. What is Kamo’oalewa? Kamo’oalewa is a quasi-satellite. This means that it is a near-Earth object that orbits the Sun and yet remains close to the Earth. Discovered by: This quasi-satellite was discovered by the PanSTARRS telescope in 2006… Continue reading Explained: What is Kamo’oalewa?
India launches the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
What is the News? India has successfully launched the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at the Antarctic. Click Here to Read about India’s Antarctic Expeditions What is the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica? The 41st expedition is being led by scientists from the National Centre… Continue reading India launches the 41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
Explained: How the climate has warmed over the last 24,000 years
What is the News? Scientists from the University of Arizona have studied and reconstructed Earth’s climate since the last ice age which was about 24,000 years ago. What are the key findings of the study? The study has suggested that current temperatures are unprecedented in 24,000 years. It has three main findings, which are: Firstly,… Continue reading Explained: How the climate has warmed over the last 24,000 years
PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of the Janjatiya (Tribal) community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan. What are the key initiatives launched by the Prime Minister? ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh Under this scheme, the ration will be distributed in the village itself through… Continue reading PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
