News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India expressed his idea of India that “every Indian must have a smartphone in his hand and every field must be covered by a drone”. About the Digital India Mission The Digital India was launched on July 1, 2015. Digital India is a transformative programme to deliver the objectives of… Continue reading Opinion: The Digital India transformation
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Opinion: For India, a lesson in food security from Sri Lanka
Context: India needs to have a strategy of self-reliance in producing basic foods, including edible oils. Against this backdrop, the article suggests taking lessons from countries like Sri Lanka, and framing a suitable policy to boost its food security for the long term. Contents1 Examples of Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia2 India’s import dependence for… Continue reading Opinion: For India, a lesson in food security from Sri Lanka
Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is HIMARS?3 What is an artillery rocket?4 What’s the difference between a rocket and a missile? What is the News? The United States has announced that it is sending its High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems known as HIMARS to Ukraine. What is HIMARS? The US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket… Continue reading Explained: What are ‘artillery rockets,’ and why is the US sending them to Ukraine?
Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
What is the News? Neptune and Uranus have much in common. They have similar masses, sizes and atmospheric compositions. But their appearances are in different shades of blue. At visible wavelengths, Neptune is a rich, deep azure hue while Uranus is a distinctly pale shade of cyan. Why do Uranus and Neptune appear in different… Continue reading Explained: Why Neptune and Uranus appear in different colours
UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
What is the News? The Valley of Flowers will be accessible to the public from June to October which remains covered in a blanket of snow for the remaining six months. What is the Valley of Flowers? Located in: Chamoli district of Uttarakhand Discovered by: The place was accidentally discovered in 1931 by Frank S… Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Valley of Flowers’ opens for Tourists
Opinion: How trade can boost India’s growth
News: India’s exports have reached $418 billion in FY 2021-22. These figures have surpassed the pre-pandemic level of $331 billion in FY 2018-19. Status of India’s Exports National – Total merchandise trade, including imports of $610 billion, amounts to $1.28 trillion for FY 2021-22. Contents1 State-wise statistics2 What were the driving forces?3 Importance of India’s… Continue reading Opinion: How trade can boost India’s growth
The sedition law must go
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Union government and the states to refrain from using the law of sedition. In addition, the Supreme Court has also kept all previous cases under Section 124A of the IPC in abeyance till the matter is reconsidered in a comprehensive way. Hence, it will be inappropriate to continue… Continue reading The sedition law must go
Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic significance
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with the Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Ltd(BDL) for the supply of the Astra Mark-1 for deployment on fighter jets of the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. What is Astra Mark-1? The Astra Mk-1 is a beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM). Note: BVM… Continue reading Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic significance
Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh?2.1 Passenger Trains2.2 Freight Trains What is the News? India and Bangladesh are rebooting their rail links by launching several rail services between the two countries. What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh? Passenger Trains Bandhan Express: It… Continue reading Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link
Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight.A New Tool Helps Spot Them
What is the News? A former NASA astronaut has developed a tool that could help us find killer asteroids. What is the tool developed to detect killer asteroids? The tool developed doesn’t rely on a new telescope or even new observations. Instead, it looked at older images stored in the digital archives at the National… Continue reading Killer Asteroids Are Hiding in Plain Sight.A New Tool Helps Spot Them
