India’s assertion, Pakistan’s cession: How China took Shaksgam Valley
1. Why Shaksgam Valley is back in the news 1.1 The issue resurfaced after a statement by India’s Ministry of […]
Venezuela Crisis: “Need to see which way the Venezuelan military goes”
1. Why Maduro’s capture surprised observers 1.1 Most analysts expected the United States to rely on diplomatic and military pressure, […]
Should the age of consent be lowered?
0.1 Core issue: Why the debate exists 0.1.1 India’s age of consent is 18 years under the POCSO Act, 2012, […]
Grok case raises thorny questions of AI governance
0.1 Why this issue matters 0.1.1 The Centre’s notice to X over its AI chatbot Grok marks a critical moment […]
HPV vaccine shows herd protection for cervical cancer
0.1 Why this issue matters 0.1.1 Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women.0.1.2 It affects 1.25 […]
The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions
0.1 Why this issue matters 0.1.1 Mustard is India’s largest indigenous edible oil crop, grown on nearly nine million hectares […]
How a diamond defect is changing quantum physics
0.1 Why this news matters 0.1.1 Scientists have shown that a defect inside diamonds can be used to create stable […]
Yemen’s Separatists: Southern Transitional Council (STC)
0.1 Why this issue matters (core context) 0.1.1 On January 3, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) announced a new Constitution […]
U.S. Withdrawal from UNFCCC and IPCC: Implications for Global Climate Action
How will the U.S. exit affect climate action? 0.1 Context: Why this news is important 0.1.1 U.S. President Donald Trump […]