Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome and why Human Genome matter?3 When was the Human Genome Sequencing done and what was missing?4 Why was heterochromatin not sequenced?5 What has been done now? What is the News? In 2003, Scientists had published the map of the human genome for the first time. However, this… Continue reading Explained: The complete human genome, and what it tells us
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Centre does well to withdraw AFSPA from many districts in the Northeast. It must carry on working in this direction
News: The main task before the Central govt, after the partial withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers (AFSPA) Act from Assam, Manipur and Nagaland, is to slowly restore the primacy of the civilian administration in the areas still under AFSPA. It’s a process that needs great patience, negotiation and accommodation. Must Read: Explained: AFSPA… Continue reading Centre does well to withdraw AFSPA from many districts in the Northeast. It must carry on working in this direction
We need to talk about autism
News: United Nations has mandated April as autism awareness month and April 2 as Autism Awareness Day. In India, Autism is emerging as a major paediatric concern. So, Our systems have to be ready for it. Contents1 What is Autism?2 What are the steps taken by India to tackle autism?3 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading We need to talk about autism
Building faith in India’s investigative agencies
News: According to the CJI remarks, the institutions including the police and the investigative agencies are losing the public trust and social legitimacy. Their reputation has eroded due to allegations of corruption, police excesses, lack of impartiality and close nexus with the political class. What are the issues affecting the investigative agencies? The lack of… Continue reading Building faith in India’s investigative agencies
Explained: Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue center is significant
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre(MRCC)?3 How is India helping Sri Lanka in its MRCC?4 What is the significance of the MRCC agreement between India and Sri Lanka? What is the News? India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics… Continue reading Explained: Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue center is significant
Explained: What were the Bamiyan Buddhas, and why did the Taliban destroy them?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Bamiyan Buddhas?3 What had happened to the Bamiyan Statues?4 What is the significance of Bamiyan? What is the News? The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has said it would protect the ancient Buddha statues in Mes Aynak. This is the site of a copper mine where the Taliban are… Continue reading Explained: What were the Bamiyan Buddhas, and why did the Taliban destroy them?
How to survive and grow in a warming world
News: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report on climate impacts. It highlights the need for adaptation. What does the report state regarding adaptation? It suggests that adaptation to climate impacts in the near to medium term can help communities and ecosystems become resilient against the threats from current and future… Continue reading How to survive and grow in a warming world
India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
News: Recently, there have been various developments between India and Pakistan relations which were encouraging. Contents1 What are some of the positive developments?2 What are the issues/challenges from both sides? 3 What will happen if India continues to isolate Pakistan? 4 What can be done by India even if Islamabad does not reciprocate? 5 Way Forward What are… Continue reading India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
The folly of an ‘atmanirbhar’ internet
News: The Big Tech companies have been alleged of the “weaponization” of digital platforms. They have been alleged to silence the Russian State media. Contents1 Why the move of the big tech companies is right? 2 What are the factors in India-Russia relations? 3 How have Russia and India dealt with digital media?4 What is the way… Continue reading The folly of an ‘atmanirbhar’ internet
A missed chance for Indo-China relations
News: Recently, Chinese leader visited India. He visited after participating in the OIC Council of Foreign Minister (CFM) hosted in Islamabad and carrying a tour to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal. It was the first Chinese leader visit to India after the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in 2020. What were the objectives behind the Chinese… Continue reading A missed chance for Indo-China relations
