Tag: times of india

Context: In 1940/50s Indian Air Force (IAF) undertook air combat tactics and training through the Royal Air Force. Evolution of IAF Training In the post-independent India, The Indian Air Force (IAF) has sent pilots abroad (like the UK) to undergo the Pilot Attack Instructors (PAI) course. These pilots were required to pass on their knowledge… Continue reading How India Got Her Top Guns

What is the News? This article talks about why microbes are essential to life and the threat it faces from climate change. Why are Microbes essential to Earth’s species? Source: TOI Microbial activities are foundational for the functioning of our planet.  Without microbes, there is no chance that plants, animals, or humans would have ever… Continue reading ‘Microbes cause Earth to function — from plants to humans, we all live due to microbial activity’

Context: Although India has 16% of the world’s population, the country possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is water-stressed due to changing weather patterns and repeated droughts. But it looks like the country has finally got its act together and several measures are now in place to conserve and rejuvenate our water… Continue reading What India is doing to tackle its water crisis?

News: Thailand recently became the first Asian nation to decriminalize marijuana for medical and industrial use. Details about Thailand’s move on Marijuana Thailand’s move means is that farmers will be able to grow the plant while entrepreneurs can sell cannabis-infused food, drinks and cosmetics. There are two caveats – – smoking pot in public will… Continue reading Asia’s highland: Do better than Thais, fully decriminalise marijuana

Context: The election date for the post of India’s President has been announced by the Elections Commission. Now, it is to be seen, whether political parties will choose candidates who will be rubber stamps or defenders of the constitutional values of the country. Except for President APJ Abdul Kalam, all other Presidents of India have… Continue reading From Rajendra Prasad to Our Next Rashtrapati

News: US Army’s Pacific Commanding General visiting India has drawn attention to China’s rapid build-up of military infrastructure along the LAC. What is the new infrastructure being built by China along LAC? China is rapidly building a dual-use border infrastructure. China is building troop shelters, gun positions, helipads and other infrastructure in disputed areas in… Continue reading Himalayan challenge: To build better along LAC is necessary, but against China, so are strategic friends