Why in the news? Kochi hosted the first BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference to boost blue economy cooperation. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) What is it?: It is a regional organisation that connects … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Gamma-ray bursts emitted from tiny remnants of black holes could provide crucial insights into the nature of quantum gravity. Quantum Gravity What is it?: Quantum Gravity is the theoretical framework that seeks to unify General Relativity … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload in Aditya-L1, scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), along with NASA, have collaborated to estimate the crucial parameters of a coronal mass ejection (CME), very close … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union government has argued before the Supreme Court that the “right to vote” in elections is not a fundamental entitlement but merely a statutory right granted by legislation. Right to Vote Definition:  The statutory right … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Denmark’s government announced a political agreement to ban access to social media for anyone aged under 15. Denmark Location: Nordic country in Northern Europe. Capital: Copenhagen Borders Land Borders: Germany Maritime Borders: Sweden, Norway, Poland, the … Continue reading →