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 What is the Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC)?
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Skill University
This article highlights the utility of skill education in India. There are several benefits in its adoption. But it would… Continue reading Skill University
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 Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)
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 GST on processed food items
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 AarogyaPath Platform for the Healthcare Supply Chain
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 Digital surveillance for Covid could do more harm than good
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 Tracking the epidemic
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 MOOC can’t be the substitute for learning in the classroom
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 Sahakar Mitra Scheme
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 I-FLOWS: Mumbai Flood Management System
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 FSSAI Food Safety Index for 2019-20
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 Migrants and COVID
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 Sikkim-Tibet Convention of 1890 and its significance
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 Reservation not fundamental right: SC refuses to hear pleas by TN parties
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 Guidelines for Import of Exotic Species
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 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ‘India Rankings 2020’
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 Nature Index, 2020
Lonar Lake colour changes to pink
The colour of water in Maharashtra’s Lonar Lake, formed after a meteorite hit the Earth some 50,000 years ago, has… Continue reading Lonar Lake colour changes to pink
Crisis of today should not blind us to the crisis of tomorrow
Covid-19 pandemic has overwhelmed the governments across the world. And the destruction caused by it would impact not only our… Continue reading Crisis of today should not blind us to the crisis of tomorrow
Strategic importance of Daulat Beg Oldie, Ladakh
In the reporting on the LAC stand-off, the Darbuk-Shyok-Daulat Beg Oldie (DSDBO) road has often appeared in news. Practice questions… Continue reading Strategic importance of Daulat Beg Oldie, Ladakh
