India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand

News: To counter the aggressive China policies, India should not repeat its mistake and work towards consolidating Taiwan’s position globally. Contents1 What China is doing to annex Taiwan? 2 Why China’s claim for Taiwan is not valid?3 What should Taiwan do to secure its place?4 What is the significance of Taiwan for India?5 Why and how India… Continue reading India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand

Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are tableaux? 3 Can participating states or departments depict anything through their tableaux?4 How are the tableaux selected? What is the News? West Bengal Chief Minister has said that she was shocked as West Bengal’s tableaux for the Republic Day parade was rejected without assigning any reasons or justifications. What… Continue reading Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?

PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda

What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda

Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew

What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled, while the incomes of 99% of humanity are worse off, because of COVID-19. … Continue reading Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew

Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?

What is the news? A massive underwater volcanic eruption occurred in Tonga in the Southern Pacific Ocean. This has raised questions whether this volcanic eruption could cool the climate. How does volcanic eruption cool the climate? Volcanic Eruption releases several types of gases, steam and ash into the stratosphere. One of the gases it releases… Continue reading Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?

Early Harvest agreements: Explained: Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK

News: India and UK have formally launched Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, with the aim of concluding an early harvest trade agreement over the next few months. Read here: India’s FTA ambitions in perspective Contents1 What will be the benefit of FTA with the UK?2 What are Early Harvest agreements?3 What are the challenges associated with the… Continue reading Early Harvest agreements: Explained: Why India is trying to seal a free trade agreement with UK

Countering hate in the digital world

News: Recently controversial apps like “Bulli Bai” and “Sulli Deals” made news headlines in which prominent Muslim women were auctioned.  While it is under police investigation, it signals increasing levels of radicalization in the digital world. Contents1 What is the significance of this issue?2 How are digital space shaping identities and impacting individual?3 Why hate… Continue reading Countering hate in the digital world

Why India needs a Green Deal

News: To address the pressing challenges of today like emission and equity, there is a need for political will and effective implementation of the Indian Green Deal. What are the problems faced by India? On the one hand, India is facing many extreme weather events like severe droughts in Maharashtra, incessant rains, and flooding in Chennai,… Continue reading Why India needs a Green Deal

Design Linked Incentive(DLI) Scheme: IT Ministry seeks applications from domestic companies

What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invited applications from 100 domestic companies, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups for incentives under the design linked incentive (DLI) scheme. Read more: India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw What is a Design Linked… Continue reading Design Linked Incentive(DLI) Scheme: IT Ministry seeks applications from domestic companies

Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid

What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WH0) has recommended two drugs, baricitinib and sotrovimab, for treatment of Covid-19. What is Baricitinib? It is part of a class of drugs called Janus kinase(JAK) inhibitors that suppress the overstimulation of the immune system. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Now, it has been strongly recommended… Continue reading Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid

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