by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
GST Reform, A Welcome Economic Stimulus in Uncertain Times Introduction The announcement of reforms in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system could not have come at a better time. With global trade tensions intensifying, particularly after the U.S. administration...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
MAGA Leontief Problem, Understanding Trump’s Economic Paradox Introduction When Donald Trump rose to power under the slogan “Make America Great Again (MAGA)”, his central promise was to restore American manufacturing, bring back jobs, and correct trade imbalances. His...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Chilling Past, Warm Present, Alaska’s Historical Legacy and Its Geopolitical Future Introduction On August 15, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a historic summit in Anchorage, Alaska. Although the meeting did not announce any...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
How Does Plastic Pollution Affect Health? Why in News? Negotiations in Geneva over a binding global agreement to restrict plastic pollution have once again failed to reach consensus. Although over 180 countries participated, the talks remained deadlocked on issues...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Is the New Income Tax Law More Accessible? Why in News? The Indian Parliament recently passed the Income Tax Bill, 2025, during the ongoing monsoon session, replacing the Income Tax Act of 1961. The new law is being hailed as more concise, simplified, and...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
What Are the Challenges Confronting the Election Commission of India? Why in News? The Election Commission of India (ECI), one of the most important constitutional bodies of the country, has found itself in the middle of a political storm. On August 7, Congress leader...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Scientists Discover Gene That Prevents Rice from Breaking, A Breakthrough in Global Food Security Why in News? Rice, the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, often suffers from a trait known as “chalkiness” which makes rice grains fragile and...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Connexin Proteins Rally Arteries to Nourish Brain on Demand Why in News? A recent study has revealed that connexin proteins play a crucial role in coordinating the brain’s blood supply, ensuring that oxygen and nutrients reach neurons quickly whenever they suddenly...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Scientists Turn Escherichia coli into Mercury Sensor, A Breakthrough in Biosensing Technology Why in News? Researchers from Imperial College London and Zhejiang University have developed a novel bioelectronic platform by genetically engineering Escherichia coli (E....
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 18, 2025 | Courses
Leisure Hour, Literature and the Ladies: A Feminist Perspective on Time, Space, and Freedom Why in News? The debate on women’s access to leisure and autonomy has re-emerged in contemporary discourse, shedding light on how gendered expectations continue to influence...
