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Ambedkar Vs Gandhian view on separate electorates What is the issue? In the early 1930s, the issue of separate electorates for lower castes became a source of major debate between the two of India’s tallest leaders: Dr. BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi. What is the system currently followed in India?  India has a system ofRead more

ICMR releases guidelines for AI use in the health-sector Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released Ethical Guidelines for AI in Healthcare and Biomedical Research to guide the effective, safe development/deployment/adoption of AI-based technologies.  Background: India has a host of frameworks that marry technological advances with healthcare. These include The Digital HealthRead more

India-US Pact on Semiconductor Why in News? Recently, India and the US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on establishing the Semiconductor Supply chain during India – USA 5th Commercial Dialogue 2023, which can help India realize its long-nurtured dream of becoming a hub for electronic goods. The MoU seeks to establish a collaborative mechanism between the two governments on semiconductorRead more

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Crisis Why in the news? Silicon Valley Bank collapsed with astounding speed, leaving investors on edge about whether its demise could spark a broader banking meltdown, like the 2008 financial crisis. Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Established in 1983, it is a California-based bank that lends to early-stage technology and biotech start-upsRead more

Plastics and its Problems Why in the news? Plastic recycling could be a solution to the growing problems of plastics. What are plastics? Plastics are a group of materials, either synthetic or naturally occurring, that may be shaped when soft and then hardened to retain the given shape. Plastics are polymers. A polymer is aRead more

Why do so many waste-to-energy plants fail? Why in News? The Kerala Government recently announced the State’s first Waste-To-Energy project in Kozhikode. The planned facility is expected to be built in two years and generate about 6 MW of power. There are around 100 waste-to-energy projects around the country but only a handful of them are operational, thanksRead more

Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications? Why in News? The Government has recently imposed money laundering provisions on cryptocurrencies. Significance In line with the global trend: The move is in line with the global trend of requiring digital-asset platforms to follow anti-money laundering standards similar toRead more

Let water credits flow Why in News? India’s water resources are under tremendous pressure. There are wide temporal and spatial variations in the distribution of water. One of the major barriers to safe water and sanitation is affordable financing. The WaterCredit Initiative loan program by Water dot org tries to address this barrier as it helps bringRead more

The ideal track to run India’s logistics system Why in the News? The Union Budget 2023 has doubled the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to States from ₹5,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore and has announced an outlay of ₹2.4 lakh crore for the Indian Railways. This will help Railways to play an important role in enablingRead more

Will artificial intelligence lead to job displacements? Why in the news? Artificial Intelligence can galvanise, turbo-charge, and trigger new avenues of intelligence in human minds. What is Artificial Intelligence? It is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. It uses computers to mimic humanRead more