Yearly Archives: 2022
Issues with the Aadhaar-Voter ID card Linkage
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government on a plea challenging the power of the Election Commission (EC) to link the Aadhaar database with voter ID cards. More about the news Issue: Electoral reforms: In December 2021, the Central government passed The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill amended […]
India’s Economic Growth Story
In News Recently ,the story of India’s growth in terms of its economy has been highlighted . Background After sluggish growth for about four decades after Independence, India’s growth picked up in the early 1990s, following the reform of 1991-93. From 2005 to 2008, it was acclaimed globally for being on top of most charts. […]
Mengtian Module
In News Recently, China launched its third and final permanent space station component (Tiangong space station). About Mengtian module Mengtian is the second lab module and the last major component of China’s space station. It means “heavenly dream”. Mengtian will later be relocated to its permanent position and the three modules Tianhe, Wentian lab module […]
Lithium-ion Batteries
In News Indian researchers have discovered a new anode material, which could be helpful in ensuring the life and fast charging of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). About the new study The study is carried out by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar in collaboration with the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology […]
Aceclofenac
In News Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using Aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug is metabolized into diclofenac in water buffaloes — as it does in cows. Diclofenac — an anti-inflammatory drug — was banned for veterinary use by the Government of India in 2006. […]
Senna spectabilis(An invasive species)
In News Senna spectabilis has taken over between 800 and 1,200 hectares of the buffer zones of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in the picturesque Nilgiris hill district. About It is an exotic tree and it was introduced as an ornamental species and for use as firewood from South and Central America. It has become […]
Coronal Holes
In News Recently, NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory Captured dark patches on the sun’s surface resembling eyes and a smile NASA explained that the patches are called coronal holes. Image Courtesy :IE About Coronal Hole It is a patch of the Sun’s atmosphere with much lower density than elsewhere. In ultraviolet views of the Sun, coronal […]
C-295 Transport Aircraft Manufacturing Facility
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India laid the foundation stone for the C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. About Set up by: Airbus Defence and Space and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL). This is the first time a private sector company would be manufacturing a full aircraft in the country. This […]
Challenges to COP27
In News The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), will soon begin in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Shaikh. Climate Objectives & CoP These annual conferences have been the main driver of the global fight against climate change. However, the response so far has not been commensurate to the enormity of the challenge. […]
Editorial Analysis
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
- Why Does India’s GDP Measurement Requires a Reset?
- Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: A Growing Public Health Concern
- The Road to Universal Health Coverage in India