Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Scientists for the first time have spotted a Moon-forming region around a planet beyond our solar system. The research offers a deeper understanding of the formation of planets and moons. Background: A study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters has for the first time spotted a Moon-forming region around a planet… Continue reading Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time
Guardrails of Privacy
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The allegations of targeted surveillance have a chilling effect on personal and civil liberties that are crucial for a democracy to function. Introduction: The recent allegations and reports by Arsenal Consulting and Amnesty International on targeted electronic surveillance of selected activists, politicians, journalists, businessmen, and even scientists are worrying. The sophistication… Continue reading Guardrails of Privacy
Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
Source: Times of India Synopsis: With Section 66A and Article 35A ended, the government should do the same for Section 124A. It would prevent harassment of dissent and uphold the right to free speech under Article 19 of the constitution. Background: The Supreme Court (SC) had recently asked the Centre the rationale behind not scrapping… Continue reading Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
The great convergence and a lag
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: India and the US have an expansive new agenda for discussion. This includes not only democracy and human rights, but also Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific region, reform of global economic institutions, climate change and vaccine diplomacy. Background: The Indian leadership will review US ties this week with the visiting Secretary of State,… Continue reading The great convergence and a lag
Compendiums on hydrogen and fuel cell, materials for energy storage, conservation launched
Source: PIB What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology has launched three documents namely: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell(HFC) 2018, Material for Energy Storage (MES) 2018, and Material for Energy Conservation and Storage Platform (MECSP) 2017. These documents contain information on ongoing research activities in their fields. Key Initiatives Mentioned in the Article:… Continue reading Compendiums on hydrogen and fuel cell, materials for energy storage, conservation launched
Parliament passes National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Parliament has passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021. Key Provisions of the Bill: Institutes of National Importance(INI): The Bill declares certain institutes of food technology, entrepreneurship, and management as institutions of national importance. These institutes are: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and… Continue reading Parliament passes National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2021
Periodic Labour Force Survey and Unemployment in India- Explained, pointwise
Introduction The unemployment rate in India is always a reason to worry. Just before the Covid crisis at the end of the 2019-20 financial year, India had around 403.5 million employed people. But, during the second wave alone, India lost around 23 million jobs across formal and informal sectors as states and Union territories imposed… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey and Unemployment in India- Explained, pointwise
A Telangana temple and its UNESCO tag
Source: Indian Express What is the News? UNESCO has inscribed the 13th-century Ramappa temple in Palampet, Telangana as a World Heritage Site. Click Here to Know about Ramappa Temple What is a World Heritage Site tag? A World Heritage Site is an area or object inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The sites are… Continue reading A Telangana temple and its UNESCO tag
Government launched NISHTHA for continuous professional development of the teachers during Covid
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has informed the Lok Sabha about the NISHTHA Programme. About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement. It is a capacity building programme for Improving Quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training. Aim: It aims to… Continue reading Government launched NISHTHA for continuous professional development of the teachers during Covid
Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill,2020
Source: Livemint Introduced: Lok Sabha (14th Sept 2020) Present status: Passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Received the assent of the President on the 7th August 2021. About Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill,2020: The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 amends the Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 to widen the scope of entities that can engage… Continue reading Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill,2020
