A doorway to an entrepreneurial university Context: The concept of the entrepreneurial university and its significance in fostering innovation and commercialization of research being the focus, the article highlights the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) initiative to introduce the concept of “Professor of Practice” (PoP) in […]
Escalating Violence in the West Bank: The Urgent Need for Peace and Dialogue in Israel-Palestine Conflict” Context: The spiraling violence in the occupied West Bank between Israelis and Palestinians. It highlights recent incidents of violence, including Israeli raids, gun attacks, and settler rampages, which have […]
Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit Context: The decision of the Manipur government to extend internet shutdowns in the state. It highlights the negative impact of such shutdowns on economic activities and livelihoods, while questioning the government’s justification for the […]
Heat and State: Poor living conditions have exacerbated the effects of heatwaves. Context: The recent heatwave in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, particularly in the district of Ballia, has led to numerous deaths and raised concerns about the role of poor living conditions in exacerbating the […]
India-Nepal Relations and the Path to Rebuilding Trust Context: The recent official visit of Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ to India and its significance in the context of India-Nepal relations and highlights the positive outcomes of the visit and the avoidance of controversial […]
A welcome step: The U.S. and China must continue to keep diplomatic channels open Context: The editorial discusses the recent visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Beijing, marking the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State to China since 2018. The […]
Navigating the Surge: Challenges and Solutions for UPI Transactions in India Context: While the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) set a limit of 20 transactions and ₹1 lakh per day, individual banks and apps have implemented their own restrictions, creating a complex web of […]
Towards Self-Sufficiency: Exploring Strategies for Establishing a Semiconductor Fab in India Context: The semiconductor industry plays a crucial role in the technological advancement of nations, and India has recognized the importance of establishing a domestic semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) to reduce its dependence on imports […]
Ensuring Drug Safety in India: Challenges, Implications, and the Way Forward Context: The safety and quality of drugs manufactured in India have been a matter of concern in recent years after several reports of drugs produced in India causing harm and even deaths to patients […]
Link Between Peace and Free and Fair Local Body Elections Context: The upcoming local body elections in West Bengal, which have been marred by political violence, are facing significant challenges in ensuring free and fair elections Relevance: GS-02 (Governance, Challenges in democratic decentralization) Mains Questions: […]