What is the News? Iraq’s Razzaza Lake was once a tourist attraction known for its beautiful scenery and an abundance of fish that locals depended on. Now, dead fish litter its shores and the once-fertile lands around it have turned into a barren desert. Where is Razzaza Lake? Razzaza Lake, also known as Lake Milh,… Continue reading Iraq’s second largest lake drying up, turning up dead fish
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Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Wireless Charging?3 How does wireless charging work?4 What are the various types of wireless charging?5 What is the impact of Wireless Charging on phones? What is the News? Most consumers who are investing in flagship smartphones are opting for wireless chargers. However, there are some people who are… Continue reading Explained: How does wireless charging work and the effect it has on phone’s battery
Why lakhs of Indians go abroad to study
News: The report estimates that there has been an increase in students traveling abroad for higher education every year. What does the data suggest? About 8 lakh students travel abroad for higher education every year and spend $28 billion, or 1% of the country’s GDP, on this. About $6 billion in fees, out of this, go… Continue reading Why lakhs of Indians go abroad to study
A roadmap for India’s natural farming ambitions
News: In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to natural, chemical-free, organic, and zero-budget farming. On the lines to develop chemical-free farming, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, has been given a larger allocation of Rs 10,433 crore. In this context, eight suggestions are given by experts to scale up chemical-free farming.… Continue reading A roadmap for India’s natural farming ambitions
Is the time right for India to get a third aircraft carrier?
News: The idea of buying a third aircraft carrier may have to be delayed due to the current economic situation. There is a broad consensus in the strategic community on the Indian Navy having two aircraft carriers, one for each of the two seaboards. There also exists a broad consensus on acquiring the third carrier… Continue reading Is the time right for India to get a third aircraft carrier?
Explained: Who are Angadias?
What is the News? An FIR has been registered against three Mumbai Police officials for allegedly threatening Angadias and extorting money from them in south Mumbai. Who are Angadias? The Angadia system is a century-old parallel banking system in the country where traders send cash generally from one state to another through a person called… Continue reading Explained: Who are Angadias?
All India Institute of Ayurveda launches ‘Ayush Start-up Challenge’
What is the News? The Ayush Start-up Challenge has been launched. What is Ayush Start-up Challenge? Launched by: All India Institute of Ayurveda(AIIA) in association with Startup India Aim: To encourage start-ups and individuals working on innovations in the field of Ayurveda and alternative healing. The winners of the challenge will receive both a cash… Continue reading All India Institute of Ayurveda launches ‘Ayush Start-up Challenge’
Explained: How umbilical cord blood was used to cure an HIV patient
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is HIV?3 How is HIV transmitted?4 How was the woman cured of HIV?5 Why is this news significant? What is the News? A US patient has become the third person in the world, and the first woman, to be cured of HIV, the deadly virus that causes AIDS. What… Continue reading Explained: How umbilical cord blood was used to cure an HIV patient
India risks being left out of TRIPS waiver
News: India, with South Africa, proposed to waive key provisions of the TRIPS agreement on Covid-19 vaccines, drugs, therapeutics, and related technologies. Developed countries attempt at limiting the waiver to vaccines alone, leaving out diagnostics and therapeutics and excluding India. Read here: US Support to TRIPS Waiver – Challenges Ahead What are Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual… Continue reading India risks being left out of TRIPS waiver
Barring students from studying Indian history or culture in foreign universities speaks of prickliness and prejudice
News: Under the new government guidelines, courses concerning Indian Culture, History, and Social Studies in foreign universities shall not be covered under National Overseas Scholarship (NOS). What the new guidelines are not justified? – It will shrink the student opportunities, and put a ceiling on their academic ambitions. – Government should not decide on what students… Continue reading Barring students from studying Indian history or culture in foreign universities speaks of prickliness and prejudice
