Current Affairs

Flood Vulnerabilities in India: A Gendered Perspective

Context: India is one of the most flood-affected countries globally, with annual flooding affecting millions of people, particularly in flood-prone...

India’s Manufacturing Transformation: The Role of the PLI Scheme

Context: India’s journey to becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse is gaining momentum, thanks to strategic policy initiatives like the Production-Linked...

Coastal Hardening and Loss of Sandy Beaches

Context: The study highlights the alarming extent of coastal hardening—the construction of rigid, semi-impermeable structures along coastlines—and its implications for...

India-Armenia Partnership

Context: The geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus is undergoing significant changes, particularly in light of the evolving partnership between...

Shift in Temperature-Related Mortality

Context: A new study reveals that climate change could shift the burden of temperature-related deaths from older to younger populations,...

Moths’ Use of Plant Sounds for Egg Laying

Context: A recent study conducted by a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel, the study titled “Female...

Indian Star Tortoise

Context: Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India and Panjab University have identified two genetically distinct groups of Indian star...

Malaria and Genetically Modified Malaria Parasites

Context: Efforts to combat malaria are evolving, with innovative approaches complementing existing strategies such as vaccines and genetically modified mosquitoes. ...

AI and Layoffs

Context: The tech industry is grappling with a wave of cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, as companies navigate economic pressures, AI-driven...

C Rajagopalachari

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, commonly known as C. Rajagopalachari or Rajaji, was a prominent Indian statesman, lawyer, and independence activist born on...

Gamifying India’s skilling initiatives

Context: Unemployment remains a pressing challenge in India’s economic landscape, necessitating robust strategies to create jobs and equip the workforce...

PLI Scheme for Semiconductors

Context: Launched in December 2021 with an allocation of ₹76,000 crore (~US$ 10 billion), the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme...

Bitcoin Crosses $100K: A Historic Milestone in Cryptocurrency

Context: Bitcoin has reached a historic price of $100,000, marking a significant moment for the cryptocurrency market. This surge reflects...

Global Collaboration in Quantum Technology

Context: The global push to develop Quantum Technology (QT) has been accelerating, driven by its transformative potential in fields like...

Genetic Heritage of the Nicobarese

Context: Recent genetic research has unveiled fascinating insights into the ancestry of the Nicobarese people. More on News: The research...