Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI

Source: The post is based on the article “Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology  Relevance: Issue related to use and regulation of Big data and AI  News: The article explains how Mahalanobis would have responded to challenges created… Continue reading Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI

Rankings, and the realities of higher education

Source: The post is based on the article “Rankings, and the realities of higher education” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education  Relevance: Higher education   News: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) recently released the India Rankings for 2023 , evaluates institutions on certain… Continue reading Rankings, and the realities of higher education

‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sedition?3 Why has the 22nd Law Commission recommended retaining Sedition Law?4 What are the recommendations given by the 22nd Law Commission to prevent the misuse… Continue reading ‘Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity

The origin of Fast Radio Bursts

Source: The post is based on the article “Do dead stars crash with the light of 500 million suns?” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?3 What is the present theory on the origin of these Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?4 What is the new theory… Continue reading The origin of Fast Radio Bursts

Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India

Source– The post is based on the article “A lifeline for Indian science” published in the “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the recent improvement in Indo-US relationship and exceptions made by the US for India to forge… Continue reading Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India

Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)

Source– The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News – The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the new Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER) without any explanation. What are some facts about new GMER regulations?… Continue reading Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)

The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade

Source– The post is based on the article “The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and US bilateral relationship News– During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent outcome. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade

A model for quality and inclusive education

Source– The post is based on the article “A model for quality and inclusive education” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The National Institutional Ranking Framework, adopted by the Ministry of Education to rank institutions of higher education in India reveals the… Continue reading A model for quality and inclusive education

Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India

Source– The post is based on the article “Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India” published in The Hindu  on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and issues arising out of implementation Relevance: Issues regarding Digital Technologies News- .The Ministry of Electronics and IT has been actively organising consultations on the proposed “Digital… Continue reading Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India

Understanding the Wagner mutiny

Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the Wagner mutiny” published in The Hindu on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Wagner Group?3 Why has Wagner clashed with Russia’s military commanders?4 What does the Wagner Group mutiny show? What is the News? Recently, the Wagner Group, a Russian paramilitary… Continue reading Understanding the Wagner mutiny

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