Archives: Current Affair

The crackdown on drugs in Punjab seems to primarily ensnare end users while the larger drug trade operators continue to evade authorities. Instances like the seizure of trivial paraphernalia leading to arrests, such as a lighter or foil paper, highlight a concerning trend. Even minor drug seizures result in prolonged detainment, raising questions about the […]

Understanding the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Project India’s recent decision to formally join the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) marks a significant stride in international scientific collaboration. The SKA project stands as an ambitious venture, aimed at constructing the world’s most extensive radio telescope network, comprised of thousands of dish antennas operating in unison. Despite its […]

Introduction: A Turbulent Year for Indian Start-ups In retrospect, 2023 proved to be a formidable challenge for the Indian start-up ecosystem, marked by funding constraints, job losses, and a stark reduction in the creation of unicorns, with only two emerging throughout the year. This setback followed a surge of hopeful endeavors aiming to leverage the […]

Introduction The conception and execution of Indian Union Territories have a fascinating history shaped by linguistic, historical, and geopolitical factors. From the early 20th century to recent developments like the creation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as separate Union Territories in 2019, this article explores the evolution of Union Territories in India. Linguistic Movement […]

Unraveling an Ancient Enigma The Indus script, a puzzle that has confounded scholars for over a century, continues to resist decipherment despite more than a hundred attempts by diverse experts. From Sanskrit to Dravidian, Mesopotamian, and even doubts about its linguistic nature, the script’s origins remain elusive. Discovered in the 1920s during excavations led by […]

Setting the Stage: Mission Unveiled The recent launch from Florida witnessed a historic event—an endeavor spearheaded by private US space entities utilizing the Vulcan rocket to propel the Peregrine lander. This mission aims to achieve a monumental milestone: the first US spacecraft landing on the Moon in more than 50 years. Central to NASA’s Commercial […]

Introduction The Supreme Court has reversed the release of 11 convicts involved in the horrific gangrape case of Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots. This decision overturns the Gujarat government’s granting of remission, which the court deemed illegal. The crucial ruling highlighted the issue of jurisdiction in determining such remissions, emphasizing that the state […]

Introduction: The Temperature Tug-of-War Exploring the depths of climate change, this series navigates the science, implications, and pivotal questions shaping this critical global issue. In this segment, our focal point revolves around a fundamental query: Are human actions the driving force behind global warming? The year 2023 potentially marked the hottest period in 125,000 years, […]

Introduction The Bobbili Veena, a distinguished Saraswati Veena renowned for its melodic richness, faces a critical juncture in its existence. Despite its historical significance and cultural prominence in Carnatic music, the livelihoods of craftsmen involved in its creation encounter formidable challenges. The lack of public demand and necessary governmental patronage imperil the continuation of this […]

Exploring the Sanctuary’s Unique Ecosystem Nestled in the Himalayan foothills of West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, lies the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected haven teeming with biodiversity. Its expansive landscape, spanning altitudes from 500 meters to 3,250 meters, creates a diverse habitat for a multitude of species. Geographical Adjacencies: This sanctuary shares its borders with […]