Definition: Corporatisation of science refers to the process of transforming scientific research and institutions from being primarily government-funded and publicly accountable entities into market-driven, profit-oriented enterprises. In this model, research is treated as a commodity, and institutions are encouraged to …
Background: In the early hours of July 30, 2024, Chooralmala and Mundakkai villages in the district of Wayanad in Kerala were hit by devastating landslides triggered by torrential downpour. The massive landslides so far has claimed over 400 lives. What …
Who are they? In the 16th century, a dynasty called Chautas ruled the region from Ullala and Puttige(present day Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka). They were then the feudatories of the Vijayanagara emperors. Like most of the royal families of Tulunadu, …
Background: While it is true that Artificial Intelligence(AI)in general and Generative AI(Gen-AI) has influenced how we operate, with its integration into sectors such as education, banking, health care, and manufacturing, it has also transformed the range of cyber-risks and safety …
Background: According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), by the end of 2023, 11.73 crore people, worldwide, had been forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order. Among them, …
Background: The Bangladeshi government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, faced intense protests in August 2024. The movement was spearheaded by Student Movements which protested against reservation for families of Freedom fighters. The protests also were …
About In a bid to boost solar power and sustainable progress, the Government of India launched the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM-SGMBY) in February 2024 for installing rooftop solar in one crore households nationwide. The scheme aims to provide …
About National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs)/Mandis to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities. Launched in 2016, e-NAM is completely funded by the Central Government …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years. Mission Mausam, to be chiefly implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is envisaged to be a multi-faceted and transformative …
About the scheme Ayushman Bharat is a flagship scheme of Government of India launched to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It aims to holistically address the healthcare system at the primary, secondary and tertiary level, by adopting …