Sound of the Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better

Source: The post is based on the article “Sound Of The Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better” published in The Times of India on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Space Technologies News: Einstein initially proposed the existence of gravitational waves in 1916 as an extension of his theory… Continue reading Sound of the Cosmos – India’s telescope game can get even better

On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought

Source- The post is based on the article “on urea prices: Fertiliser for thought” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Inputs News– On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the urea subsidy scheme with a view to ensure supply of the fertiliser at the same… Continue reading On urea prices: Fertiliser for thought

Reality check for startups

Source: The post is based on the article “Reality check for startups” published in “Business Standard” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: Byju’s is facing numerous challenges and has become a negative symbol for the country’s once-thriving startup sector. India’s start-up sector consists of over 80,000 registered entities. Out of… Continue reading Reality check for startups

Uniting for big-bang discoveries

Source: The post is based on the article “Uniting for big-bang discoveries” published in “Business Standard” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: In recent developments in physics, two major announcements were made by different research groups. Gravitational wave researchers using pulsars revealed the discovery of gravitational signals that potentially… Continue reading Uniting for big-bang discoveries

India’s National Research Foundation (NRF): Needs, significance and challenges- Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is (National Research Foundation) NRF?3 What is the need for NRF?4 What are the significances of NRF?5 What are the potential challenges faced by NRF?6 What should be done? Introduction The recent approval of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill by the Indian Union Cabinet marks a… Continue reading India’s National Research Foundation (NRF): Needs, significance and challenges- Explained, pointwise

How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes

Source: The post is based on the articles “Express View on National Research Foundation: Changing the game” and “How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News: The Union cabinet decided to set up a National Research… Continue reading How NRF aims to boost research in higher educational institutes

Why states are falling short on capital spending

Source– The post is based on the article “Why states are falling short on capital spending” published in the “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to government finances News- Today, Indian states are at the forefront when it comes to capital expenditure. Aware of this, the Centre has… Continue reading Why states are falling short on capital spending

Independent boards for all agencies

Source: The post is based on the article “Independent boards for all agencies” published in “Business Standard” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. News: In a recent speech, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlighted the significance of independent board members… Continue reading Independent boards for all agencies

Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI

Source: The post is based on the article “Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology  Relevance: Issue related to use and regulation of Big data and AI  News: The article explains how Mahalanobis would have responded to challenges created… Continue reading Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI

Central bank credibility is key to achieving a Goldilocks economy

Source: The post is based on the article “Central bank credibility is key to achieving a Goldilocks economy” published in “Mint” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy  News: To uphold its credibility, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should strive to achieve its 4 percent inflation target while accurately estimating India’s real… Continue reading Central bank credibility is key to achieving a Goldilocks economy

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