Disinformation, AI, and the Cyber Chakravyuh: A Growing Threat IntroductionThe year 2024 marked a significant escalation in the global security landscape.The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), disinformation, and cyber threats…
1. Gobekli Tepe and the Ancient Calendar Discovery CONTEXT: An ancient calendar found in Turkey may have documented a 13,000-yr-old disaster Discovery and SignificanceSite: Gobekli Tepe, (an ancient archaeological site…
1.Two new cardamom varieties Context:Two new cardamom varieties developed at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research at Appangala in Kodagu. The two varieties of the crop – IISR Manushree and…
Political parties and criminal proceedings Introduction:Recent Supreme Court observations have raised complex legal issues concerning the involvement of political parties in serious criminal cases and the individual accountability of ministers…
1. Findings on Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in Rice Varieties Key Discovery:Institution: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU), New DelhiPublication: Journal of Plant Growth RegulationFindings:Variation in NUE: Significant variation found…
1.State May Lose Grant Over Delayed Local Polls Context:State may lose out on grant if local body polls are not completed soonThe State Election Commission (SEC) will write to the…
1. India’s Strategic Response to the Political Crisis in Bangladesh Introduction: Bangladesh is experiencing significant political upheaval, reminiscent of past crises but with unique challenges. India’s strategic response is crucial…
1. Proposed Changes to the Waqf Law: Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 CONTEXT: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, has been sent reffered to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further scrutiny following…
On Population Census IntroductionThe Indian Census, a decadal exercise crucial for understanding population dynamics, has been delayed by over three years.This delay has far-reaching implications, as the Census provides a…
