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Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods

What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources in its report has suggested several measures that it can take to manage floods. What are the measures suggested in the report? Strengthen embankments along the rivers: Most flood protection structures in Assam are over 50-60 years old. These were constructed on the main… Continue reading Here is what Assam can do to prevent floods

Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia

What is the News? Ukraine has said it has caused significant losses to the Russian military in airstrikes on Zmiinyi Island also known as Snake Island in the Black Sea. What is Snake Island? Snake Island is also known as Zmiinyi or Serpent Island. The island is located 35 km from the coast of the… Continue reading Explained: The importance of Snake Island, speck of land in the Black Sea, where Ukraine has bombed Russia

It is time India plans a hub airport flight path

News: There is an ongoing discussion on transforming India’s metro gateway airports into a hub airport. Today’s conditions are just right for building a hub airport. Contents1 The concept of a hub airport2 Advantages of a hub airport3 What are the impediments?4 What are the opportunities? The concept of a hub airport A hub airport… Continue reading It is time India plans a hub airport flight path

A new global standard for AI ethics

News: Artificial Intelligence(AI) and AI algorithms despite having numerous benefits have certain inherent challenges. Contents1 What is Artificial Intelligence?2 What is the status of AI in India?3 What is the UNESCO’s AI Agreement?4 What are the issues associated with AI?5 What are the expected outcomes of UNESCO’s AI recommendation? What is Artificial Intelligence? Read here: Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading A new global standard for AI ethics

Analysing spectrum auction

News: Recently, Cabinet has approved the much-awaited airwave auction for ultra-fast mobile internet networks. With this, India is set to join the league of 5G-enabled nations. Contents1 What is 5G technology?2 What are the benefits of 5G technology?3 What is a Spectrum Auction?4 What are the key factors responsible for the Spectrum Auctions?5 What are the… Continue reading Analysing spectrum auction

A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary

News: There are rumours that the age of retirement of Supreme Court of India judges is to be increased to 67 years What should be the prioritized areas with respect to the reforms in the functioning of the Supreme Court of India? The disparity between the retirement ages of HC (62year) and SC judges(65year) should… Continue reading A wish list for reform in India’s higher judiciary

New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Glischropus Meghalayanus3 What were the recent discoveries in Meghalaya?4 Bamboo Bat Species in India What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat named Glischropus meghalayanus in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Note: Bamboo-dwelling bats are a particular kind of bats living in the internodes… Continue reading New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya

Spiny Horntail: Rare dragonfly spotted in Kerala for the first time

What is the News? Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly species named “Spiny Horntail” that was not seen in Kerala until now. What is Spiny Horntail? Spiny Horntail (Burmagomphus chaukulensis) is a dragonfly species. This species is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats and was discovered in Maharashtra earlier… Continue reading Spiny Horntail: Rare dragonfly spotted in Kerala for the first time

At the centre of job creation

Context: The government should re-establish its role as the principal employment generator. Moreover, with its announcement that 10 lakh government jobs will be provided over the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, the govt has sent the following message: – the creation of employment is indeed a problem and can no longer be hidden… Continue reading At the centre of job creation

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