Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Strategic failures and success of Russia is providing lessons for the Indian military as well. What are the key lessons from Russian invasion for Indian miliary? First, it has revealed the level of effectiveness of Russian tanks. American-built Javelin or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System have resulted into destruction… Continue reading Lessons from Russia for India
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Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
What is the News? A new venomous green snake named Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper was discovered at Umroi Military station in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. About Trimeresurus mayaae or Maya’s Pit viper The snake measures about 750 mm in length. It looked very similar to Pope’s Pit Viper but the colour of the… Continue reading Maya’s Pit viper: New species of venomous snake registered from Northeast
GM tomatoes: Engineering tomatoes to produce vitamin D
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for GM Tomatoes?3 About vitamin D4 Why tomatoes are chosen, and how did GM tomatoes address vitamin D deficiency?5 What are the concerns associated with GM tomatoes? What is the News? A paper in Nature Plants tries to address vitamin D deficiency by genetically modifying tomato… Continue reading GM tomatoes: Engineering tomatoes to produce vitamin D
World lost 11.2 crore jobs in the first quarter of 2022: ILO
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the “world of work” report?3 Findings related to India4 What are the suggestions provided by the report? What is the News? The “world of work” report has been released by International Labour Organisation. What are the key findings of the “world of work” report?… Continue reading World lost 11.2 crore jobs in the first quarter of 2022: ILO
Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council
What is the News? The Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Prime Minister as Chairman and Chief Ministers of all States and six Union Ministers as members. Ten Union Ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council. The standing committee of the Inter-State Council has also reconstituted with Union Home Minister. About Inter-State Council… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council
India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific region
What is the News? The US President has launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The negotiations will begin shortly and these are expected to centre around four main pillars, including trade, supply chain resiliency, clean energy and decarbonisation, and taxes and anti-corruption measures. Indian PM has mentioned that India will work together with… Continue reading India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific region
A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
News: In Budget 2022, Finance Minister announced that “world-class foreign universities and institutions would be allowed in the planned business district in Gujarat’s GIFT City”. These institutions would be free from domestic regulations to facilitate availability of high-end human resources. And the British Prime Minister during his visit to India wished to strengthen the United… Continue reading A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
Why vaccine mandates are essential
News: Recently, the Supreme Court has given its verdict on the government’s ongoing vaccination policy. The court held that restrictions imposed by States and Union Territories on unvaccinated individuals cannot be said to be proportionate. Contents1 Background2 Past trends of safeguard community interest3 The Supreme Court’s observations in this case4 In particularly this case Background… Continue reading Why vaccine mandates are essential
Meeting family planning goals
Context: India’s family planning programme has improved access to contraceptives. This has led to a reduction in the Total Fertility Rate from 3.4 in 1990-92 to 2.0 in 2019-21, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS). However, now India needs to focus on improving access to family planning services for not just adults, but… Continue reading Meeting family planning goals
Food security does not need this ‘surgical strike’
News: Recently, the Government of India announced a sudden ban on export of wheat when the government was looking out for ways for augmenting India’ wheat exports. Contents1 Two schools of through for ensuring food security in India2 About Indian Public Procurement System3 What are the issues with increasing India’s export?4 Other challenges5 The Way… Continue reading Food security does not need this ‘surgical strike’
