by rohit | Apr 21, 2025 | Courses
Rising Heatwaves in India, Urgent Need for Short- and Long Term Solutions Why in News? On March 15, 2025, several states and cities in India recorded their first severe heatwave of the year. This was 20 days earlier than the first heatwave in 2024, indicating that the...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Mario Vargas Llosa (1936–2025), The Astonishing Journey of a Literary Giant Celebrating the life and legacy of a Nobel Laureate who shaped global literature and stirred political debate Why in News? Mario Vargas Llosa, the Peruvian Nobel Prize-winning author,...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Can V2G Technology Power India’s Energy Future? Exploring the promise and challenges of Vehicle-to-Grid integration in India Why in News? The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have launched a pilot project...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Is the Once-Extinct Dire Wolf Back? The ethics, science, and impact of bringing back ancient species in today’s world Why in News? On April 7, 2025, Colossal Biosciences, a biotech company based in Texas, USA, claimed it had successfully “resurrected” the...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Are Indian Startups Lagging Behind in Innovation? A Closer Look at the Debate Why in News? At the Startup Mahakumbh held in New Delhi, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal commented that Indian startups were not innovating enough and were limiting...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
AI and Strategic Affairs, Rethinking Global Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Why in News? With rising global attention on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), questions about its impact on strategic affairs and international security are gaining...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Discovery of Possible Habitable Exoplanet K2-18b Sparks Hope, and Caution, in Scientific Circles Why in News? The University of Cambridge released a statement on April 17 announcing a study that suggests exoplanet K2-18b could be habitable. This sparked global...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
AI and Strategic Affairs, Rethinking Global Security in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Why in News? As the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerates, concerns over its implications on strategic affairs, including national and global security, are...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Tamil Nadu Politics, Why a Joint Plan of Action Matters More Than Coalition Government Why in News? Recent political developments in Tamil Nadu, particularly the statement by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami regarding the BJP’s role in the 2026...
by rohit | Apr 19, 2025 | Courses
Trumponomics, Why the World Must Take It Seriously Why in News? Donald Trump’s economic policies, popularly dubbed “Trumponomics,” have re-entered discussions globally due to their significant implications on global trade, domestic manufacturing, and...
