Current affairs
Introduction: India and China held the 18th round of talks on Sunday to resolve the two remaining friction areas on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The talks came ahead of the Chinese Defence Minister’s visit to New Delhi and were aimed at restoring peace along the border areas, which would enable progress in recently […]
Introduction The recent resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly urging the President of India to fix a timeline for assent to be given to bills passed by the Assembly has once again brought to the forefront the role of the Governor in state politics. This analysis will examine the constitutional issues raised by the […]
Introduction: The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is an indigenous mission by the Indian government that aims to propel research and development in quantum technology. The mission was approved by the Union Cabinet and will be spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) between 2023-24 and 2030-31. Distinctiveness of the NQM: The NQM has […]
Introduction: Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. India has a vision to be malaria-free by 2027 and eliminate the disease by 2030. Malaria to be a Notifiable Disease Malaria is all set to become a notifiable disease across India, with Bihar, Andaman and […]
Introduction The conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has left over 400 dead and 4,000 wounded, causing a humanitarian crisis. India is sending two aircraft and a ship to evacuate its citizens from Sudan. The Two Generals Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Armes Forces (SAF), and de […]
Introduction: Relative humidity (RH) is an essential weather parameter that affects human comfort and health. It is the amount of moisture present in the air compared to the maximum amount that can be held at a particular temperature. In this analysis, we discuss the significance of relative humidity and how it impacts human health. Three […]
Introduction: In February 2023, Russia surpassed Saudi Arabia to become India’s second biggest exporter of crude oil in FY23. This analysis delves into the reasons behind this shift, the impact of the rise in imports from Russia on India’s trade deficit, and the measures being taken to address the trade imbalance. Reasons behind Russia’s Rise […]
Introduction: Balagam, a Telugu film directed by Venu Yeldandi, has been receiving positive reviews 50 days after its release. The film highlights family values and bonding while showcasing the unique linguistic identity of Telangana dialect. Realistic portrayal of Telangana culture: The film has won critical acclaim and awards due to its realistic portrayal of the […]
Introduction Opposition unity is a new entrant in India’s electoral lexicon that aims to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by ensuring a direct contest between the BJP and a united opposition in every constituency. The foundational premise of this strategy is that the BJP won only 37% of the votes in the 2019 […]
Introduction Indian households’ financial surpluses parked in small savings schemes operated by banks and post offices get a significant boost this quarter. The government has raised the returns on most such schemes by 0.1 to 0.7 percentage points. This constitutes the third successive hike in the rates that are reset each quarter. The hikes follow […]