Current Affairs

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...

India’s Demographic Dividend as a Global Public Good

Context: India’s demographic dividend has the potential to influence global labour markets positively, addressing labour shortages while enhancing productivity worldwide....

Public health — Insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague

Context: The interplay between public health crises, surveillance, control, and ethical governance remains critical in addressing contemporary global health challenges. ...

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse Over Disputes on Production Caps

Context: The much-anticipated fifth round of negotiations for a legally binding global treaty on plastic pollution ended without consensus in...