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Meet the Langlands Program, the world’s biggest math project Subject : Science and Tech Section: Msc Introduction Robert Langlands, a mathematician famous for his “Langlands Program,” has shifted his focus to Turkish literature in his later years. Langlands program is about finding deep links between two areas of math: number theory (the study […]
Energy burst in distant galaxy disturbed ionosphere Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space sector Introduction About two billion years ago, far beyond our Milky Way galaxy, a huge star exploded into a supernova. This explosion sent out a massive burst of gamma rays, the most powerful type of energy wave in the […]
Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill Subject: Polity Section: Laws in news Context Recently, The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has unveiled the draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023, signaling a transformative shift in India’s healthcare landscape. This bill aims to replace the Pharmacy Act, of 1948, and the existing Pharmacy Council […]
A fact check unit that is unconstitutional Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Introduction A critical examination of the Government of Tamil Nadu’s establishment of a Fact Check Unit, highlighting constitutional concerns, the potential impact on freedom of speech, and the challenges posed by ambiguity and absence of due process. About the Fact Check Unit […]
Philippines invites neighbor to frame south China sea conduct rule Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Philippines invites neighbor to frame south China sea conduct rule. More about the news: The Philippines has initiated discussions with neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam to create a separate code of conduct for the […]
Courts can give limited pre-arrest bail in FIRs from outside state Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: Courts can give limited pre-arrest bail in FIRs from outside the state, said the Supreme Court. More about the news: The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Sessions Court or High Court in a state can […]
Governor can’t withhold repassed Bills, says SC Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Governor can’t withhold repassed Bills, says SC More about the news: The Supreme Court acknowledged the Tamil Nadu government’s argument that once Bills have been “re-passed,” the Governor lacks the discretion to withhold assent. The court reacted to the State’s submission […]
China keen on extending China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri Lanka Subject IR Section: Places in news Context: China keen on extending China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Sri Lanka More about the news: China is reportedly prioritizing the extension of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) to Sri Lanka, as revealed by the Chinese President’s Special […]
Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Finland closes four crossing points on Russia border More about the news: Finland has closed four border crossings with Russia in response to an increase in asylum seekers, blaming Moscow for directing migrants to these points in retaliation […]
What is the BDS movement Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: An article published in a German newspaper last week accused Indian poet and curator Ranjit Hoskote of “anti-Semitism” and sympathizing with the BDS movement Some facts about BDS Movement: The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, initiated in 2005 by over […]