Indian Gas Exchange (IGX): the first nationwide online delivery-based gas trading platform

India’s first gas exchange — the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) — was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum. The exchange… Continue reading

SIPRI Report on Nuclear Stockpiles

All nations that have nuclear weapons continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals, while India and China increased their nuclear warheads… Continue reading

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

The UN nuclear watchdog IAEA’s governing body began meeting as a row brews over Iran’s refusal to allow access to… Continue reading

What is the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?

Scientists have observed the fifth state of matter in space for the first time, offering unprecedented insight that could help… Continue reading

Skill University

This article highlights the utility of skill education in India. There are several benefits in its adoption. But it would… Continue reading

Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)

India is looking to post Navy Liaison Officers at the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC) of IOC in Madagascar… Continue reading

GST on processed food items

A recent GST ruling sparked off the debate with the Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR, Karnataka Bench) suggesting parottas would… Continue reading

AarogyaPath Platform for the Healthcare Supply Chain

AarogyaPath Platform has been recently launched to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies. Possible prelims question: Q. The AarogyaPath… Continue reading

Digital surveillance for Covid could do more harm than good

Two issues are examined in detail in this article. The first is about the lack of legal framework in India.… Continue reading

Tracking the epidemic

This article suggests the innovative indicators for the classification of areas. Also, the need for decentralisation of science and governance… Continue reading

MOOC can’t be the substitute for learning in the classroom

Massive open online courses (MOOC) could not be panacea for the problems education faces. It can’t be the replacement for… Continue reading

Sahakar Mitra Scheme

The Union Ministry for Agriculture has launched Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme (SIP). Note: Article 19 states that the… Continue reading

I-FLOWS: Mumbai Flood Management System

Integrated Flood Warning System for Mumbai (I-FLOWS Mumbai), a state-of-the-art flood warning system has been developed for the city. Practice… Continue reading

FSSAI Food Safety Index for 2019-20

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently released its Food Safety report for 2019-20. Food safety… Continue reading

Migrants and COVID

In this Article, we highlight some facts about migration in India, summarize key relief measures announced by the government and… Continue reading

Sikkim-Tibet Convention of 1890 and its significance

The skirmishes between Indian and Chinese troops at Naku La in Sikkim that is considered settled may be Beijing’s way… Continue reading

Reservation not fundamental right: SC refuses to hear pleas by TN parties

What did the Hon’ble Supreme Court rule? Article 16 (4) and 16 (4-A) are in the nature of enabling… Continue reading

Guidelines for Import of Exotic Species

The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) has issued an advisory saying people importing “exotic live species” will… Continue reading

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ‘India Rankings 2020’

The National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking list has been released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Practice… Continue reading

Nature Index, 2020

India has ranked twelfth, globally in science research output as per the recently-released Nature Index table 2020. The top five… Continue reading

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