India-Austria relations have been traditionally close and very friendly since 1949 and is celebrating 75 years of bilateral relationships in 2024. Read here to learn more about the recent developments in the relations. India and Austria established diplomatic relations in 1949. Over the … [Read more...] about India-Austria Relations
Current Affairs Notes
Education in state list: Should it be restored?
India’s education system has evolved significantly from the ancient Gurukula system to a modern, structured system influenced by colonial rule and post-independence reforms. Recent years have seen debate about whether education in state list should be brought back. Read here to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Education in state list: Should it be restored?
Neo-fascism: Resurgence in Europe?
Neo-fascism refers to post-World War II movements that carry forward the ideologies of historical fascism, often characterized by extreme nationalism, xenophobia, and authoritarian tendencies. Read here to learn more. Neo-fascism represents the enduring and evolving presence of fascist ideologies … [Read more...] about Neo-fascism: Resurgence in Europe?
Planetary Defense: Global efforts to mitigate space threats
Planetary defense is the effort to monitor and protect Earth from asteroids, comets and other objects of threat in space. Read here to learn more. According to NASA, Earth's gravity pulls in over a hundred tonnes (more than 90 metric tonnes) of dust and tiny debris from space. Larger pieces of … [Read more...] about Planetary Defense: Global efforts to mitigate space threats
Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Scientists have discovered a naturally existing next-generation genomic design method, called the bridge recombinase mechanism. Read here to learn more about it. Gene editing technologies are powerful tools that allow scientists to make precise modifications to DNA, enabling advancements in … [Read more...] about Bridge Recombinase Mechanism: The newly discovered gene-editing tool
Facial recognition technology in India
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is a biometric software that analyzes facial features. The basic components of FRTs include image capturing, face detection, and feature extraction. Read here to learn more. Data shows that India has a total of 170 FRT systems. Of these, 88.2 per cent are in … [Read more...] about Facial recognition technology in India
Resolve Tibet Act 2024
The United States Congress has passed the Promoting a Resolution to Tibet-China Dispute Act, also known as the Resolve Tibet Act. Read here to learn more. The Resolve Tibet Act is the third notable piece of legislation the US has taken regarding Tibet, following the Tibetan Policy Act, or the TPA … [Read more...] about Resolve Tibet Act 2024
Remittance Inflow: How is India faring?
According to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief, the growth in remittance inflows to India will likely halve in 2024 compared to 2023. Read here to learn about remittances. India received USD 120 billion in remittances in 2023 with growth at 7.5%. It is forecasted to grow … [Read more...] about Remittance Inflow: How is India faring?
External Debt: Why is it rising for India?
External debt refers to the portion of a country's total debt that is borrowed from foreign lenders, including commercial banks, governments, or international financial institutions. These loans and borrowings must be paid back in foreign currency. Read here to learn more. External debt plays a … [Read more...] about External Debt: Why is it rising for India?
Bio-bitumen: A solution to stubble burning?
India plans to produce bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce imports and tackle stubble-burning issues in road construction. Read here to learn more. Bitumen is a substance produced through distillation of crude oil which removes lighter crude oil components like gasoline and diesel, leaving the … [Read more...] about Bio-bitumen: A solution to stubble burning?
