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India to Launch Its First Mission to Venus

Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved India’s first mission to Venus, scheduled for launch in March 2028.    More on...

Gibbons: The Dancing Apes

Context: Gibbons, small apes found in Southeast Asia, are known for their acrobatic abilities and musical voices. A recent study...

Ladakh: Battling the Dual Threats of Climate Change and Overtourism

Context: Ladakh, a high-altitude cold desert region nestled between the towering peaks of the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges, known for...

Rethinking Health Metrics: The Shift from BMI to BRI

Context: BMI (Body Mass Index) calculators are popular online tools for quickly assessing health based on height and weight.   ...

National Credit Framework (NCrF)

Context: The National Credit Framework (NCrF), a ground-breaking policy reform introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), is poised...

Influencer and Attention Economy

Context: Amazon has announced an increase in commission rates for the 50,000 creators that are a part of its influencer...

Smart Proteins

Context: August marked significant milestones for alternative proteins, or “smart proteins.”      More on News India launched its Biotechnology...

Discovery of Volcanic Beads on the Moon

Context: A recent study published in Science suggests that the moon may have experienced volcanic activity as recently as 120...

Unemployment

Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the period from July 2023 to June 2024, released by the Labour...

China’s Recent Export Controls on Critical Minerals: Implications and Global Responses

This essay analyses Abhishek Sharma’s article, “China’s Warning Shots with Minerals that Run the World” (The Hindu, September 26, 2024),...

Stability of oil prices amid war risks in West Asia

Context: The conflict in West Asia, including Israel’s operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, has intensified. Despite the escalating tension, crude...

Navigating Cross-Border Insolvency

Context: Adopting cross-border insolvency laws is crucial for international trade. Incorporating these laws into a country’s legal system is a...

Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Context: India is in discussions with several African and South American countries to assist them in developing digital payment systems...

Global Warming and Its Impact on Weather Forecasting: The Path to Reliable Predictions

This essay, based on Professor Raghu Murtugudde’s article “How Global Warming Affects Forecasting” (The Hindu, September 26, 2024), highlights how...

Tech Diplomacy 4.0

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States underscored the central role of technological cooperation in India-US...

Tackling Stubble Burning: Role of the Supreme Court of India and Sustainable Solutions

A front-page article in The Hindu (September 25, 2024), titled “‘We Want Answers’: Apex Court Seeks Report on Stubble Burning...

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)

Context: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Apple devices, including iPhones,...

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference

Context: Lok Sabha Speaker highlighted the importance of utilising technology to enhance the efficiency and functioning of legislatures while addressing...

Tirupati laddus Controversy: Ethical and Legal Implications

Context: AR Dairy Food, originally a liquid oxygen manufacturer that transitioned to dairy in the mid-90s, is under investigation by...

Medical Device Makers Oppose Zero-Duty Imports Under EU FTA

Context: The medical devices lobby has formally opposed zero-duty imports under the EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in a letter...

South America Faces Catastrophic Forest Fire Season

Context: South America is experiencing its most devastating forest fire season in nearly two decades.      More on News:...

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