For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap

Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, News: The article discusses the establishment of the National Research Foundation (NRF) in India, which has been approved by the Union Cabinet. The NRF… Continue reading For science to flourish: National Research Foundation plugs a policy gap

How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias

Source: The post is based on an article “How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias” published in The Indian Express on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with the Education System Relevance: About the QS World University Ranking 2024 News: Recently, the QS World University Ranking 2024 was released. What… Continue reading How the QS World University Rankings reinforce elitism and caste bias

Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities

Source: The post is based on the article “Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities” published in “Indian Express” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to Health News: Recently, PM Modi launched the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell is a genetic… Continue reading Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities

Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British

Source: The post is based on the article “Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British” published in Indian Exprss on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hul Diwas or Santhal Rebellion?3 What was the reason for the Santhal Rebellion?4 Who were the leaders in the revolution?5 What was the… Continue reading Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British

Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it” published in Indian Express on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Scientists have said that they have found evidence to suggest that the universe is filled with low-frequency… Continue reading Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it

What the Indian economy needs to complete with China

Source: The post is based on the article “What the Indian economy needs to complete with China” published in The Indian Express on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: A comparison of India’s and China’s growth rates. News: The India of today in some ways is similar to China… Continue reading What the Indian economy needs to complete with China

A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group

Source: The post is based on an article “A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group is in offing, challenge for founder members is to ensure it does not become a Chinese bandwagon” published in The Indian Express on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group

Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office

Source– The post is based on the article “Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office” published in the “The Indian Express” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance- Office of Governor News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office

Message from the NIRF rankings

Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the NIRF rankings” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. News: The Department of Higher Education released the India Rankings 2023, also known as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This year over 5,000 institutions were ranked and… Continue reading Message from the NIRF rankings

The case for a Uniform Civil Code

Source: The post is based on the article “The case for a Uniform Civil Code” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Significant provisions of Indian Constitution, GS 1 – Indian Society News: The constitutional provision for a uniform civil code (UCC) in India is a complex and sensitive… Continue reading The case for a Uniform Civil Code

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