Stockpile count Context: In its annual study released on Monday, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) noted that China upgraded its nuclear arsenal from 350 warheads in January 2022 to 410 warheads in January 2023. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Establishment: SIPRI was founded […]
CoWIN vaccination data out Context : The Union Health Ministry on Monday denied the claims that recipients of the COVID immunisation, including several lawmakers, had their personal information leaked, calling them “mischievous in nature” and “without any basis.” It stated that the CoWIN site was […]
Will A Hike In MSP Help Farmers? Context : To “ensure remunerative prices for growers for their produce and to encourage crop diversification,” the Centre announced last week the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for this year’s summer (Kharif) season crops, raising prices by between 5 […]
Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality Context: One of the foremost philosophers in the world, Michael Sandel, was in India a few days before the Supreme Court of India started its hearings on the same-sex marriage issue to participate in a media group’s conclave. Points to […]
Wrestlers’ Protest And The Shrinking Space For Dissent Context : Public demonstrations have long been a driving force behind social and policy change in India, giving people of all backgrounds the chance to express their concerns and fight for their rights. Protests have exploded in […]