Ukraine offensive Subject :IR Section: Places in news Context: Ukraine launched a counter offensive against the invading Russian troops.
When citizens take ownership of urban commons Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Urban commons are public spaces or spaces of public interest that, through the direct care and management from the communities, challenge the traditional mechanisms of public authorities and market, providing new social and cultural responses. The urban commons is a relatively […]
Prachand say No to Chinese Security doctrine Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: Nepal says ‘no’ to China’s Global Security Initiative. More about the news: Nepal, during Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda’s visit to Beijing, declined to join China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI) but agreed to advance cross-border connectivity projects. The […]
MHA extend disturb area status in Arunachal and Nagaland by 6 months Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Union Home Ministry has extended the disturbed area status in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 for another six months More about the news: The […]
Copyright infringement and when does it apply Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Delhi High Court has issued summons to an Instagram account called People of India , in a copyright infringement suit filed by the storytelling platform Humans of Bombay. What is Copyright and its Infringement: “Copyright” refers to the […]
Law Panel ready reports on simultaneous poll Subject :Polity Section: Elections Context: The Law Commission of India is set to submit a report recommending simultaneous elections in the country. More about the news: The Law Commission of India is preparing to submit a report advocating simultaneous elections in the country, possibly with tentative […]
70 Collegium proposals pending, Supreme Court says will monitor Subject :Polity Section: Judiciary More about the news: The Supreme Court bench was hearing a plea by the Bengaluru Advocates Association seeking contempt of court proceedings against the government for alleged delay in the appointment of judges. The Supreme Court is concerned about the […]
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Geospatial intelligence has offered valuable insights to help governments and organizations protect communities from extreme weather events. Geospatial intelligence: It is the collection and integration of data from a network of […]
Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: According to an assessment published in Nature Microbiology, it is a myth that the microbes in our bodies outnumber our own cells 10 to one. Details of the assessment study: Done by researchers from Israel and […]
Assessment of space situation done to ensure safety of AdityaL1 Subject :Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: While the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Aditya-L1 spacecraft is on its way towards the Sun-Earth Lagrange’s Point 1 (L1), the space agency has done an assessment of the space situation around L1 to ensure […]