Decodified: The Landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership

What is the TPP? Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a trade agreement between several Pacific Rim countries concerning a variety of matters of economic policy. The aims of the TPP include the lowering of barriers to trade in goods and services, reducing tariffs to zero by 2015. In addition, the TPP hopes to promote investment and… Continue reading

FMC-SEBI Merger: The Road Ahead

Recently, FMC-SEBI merger made lot of news. Let's try to understand the underlying issues and what benefits commodity markets will reap, after coming under SEBI.

A Primer on India – Sri Lanka Foreign Relations

Must read for IAS Mains: India and Sri Lanka hold important position in the Asian continent based on location, people, ethnicity, culture. Read what's imp!

The Concept of Currency Devaluation & The Chinese Move: Part #2

This theme has been covered in 2 parts. Read the Part #1, here. Before, we proceed to understand the current move, let’s put some light on the background: During 1997, most of East Asian countries witnessed financial crisis. This led China to devalue its currency in order to encourage its exports. During 2005-06, China had come back… Continue reading

The Super Blood Moon Delights Stargazers

On 27 September, an evening remembered for skywatchers or stargazers in most parts of the world, for they were witness to a rare celestial event, aptly described by many as “once in a generation”. An exceptional celestial treat is in store for sky gazers as the event, called the Super Blood Moon, saw the Supermoon phenomenon… Continue reading

The Concept of Currency Devaluation & The Chinese Move

Recently, China devalued its currency and there was so much hue and cry across the world markets. Let us try to understand these complex processes, and the implications of Chinese move.

US ke paas Google hai, China ke paas Alibaba hai, India ke paas Kya hai?

Start-Up India Initiative has been doing the rounds for over a month now and going by the knack of the UPSC to pick-up fancy terms, let’s see if we can deep dive on this topic. From the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, Prime Minister announced the “Start-Up India, Stand-up India” to encourage entrepreneurship and job creation.… Continue reading

ISRO’s growing prowess journey in launching foreign satellites

So, you think India has made a dent in the Space world? India is going to launch six foreign satellites at one go. The rocket polar satellite launch vehicle (PSLV) will launch the country’s own ASTROSAT weighing 1,513 kg, apart from four from the US and one each from Indonesia and Canada. The PSLV will carry… Continue reading

Why G4 nations need a hardball diplomacy?

The G4's primary aim is the permanent member seats on the Security Council. UNSC epicentre of geopolitical realism where hardball tactics rule the roost as the different powers jostle furiously.

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Who should have the last word on governance in Delhi?

What exactly is the bone of contention? The recent disputes over governance in Delhi takes us back to question the fundamental philosophy of its formation and evolution over time. Even though Delhi has an elected Legislature having powers over all, save a few State List subjects, the ultimate authority still remains with the GOI, which could override the… Continue reading

Why does Dengue Wreck Havoc in Delhi’s Backyard?

Dengue is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes Aegypti mosquito. But do you know more about it? Read the whole science

193 Countries Agreed on 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Why?

What are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals? How did 193 countries come to consensus on such huge commitments? How do they improve upon the 8 MDGs?

Indradhanush to revamp PSB. Will the 7 steps work?

The Indradhanush framework for transforming the PSBs represents the most comprehensive reform effort undertaken since banking nationalisation in the year 1970. What is the Indradhanush Mission? Government of India’s 7 point reforms to revamp public sector banks and its performance. Why do we need (yet another scheme) Indradhanush! In the past few years, Public Sector Banks which have got… Continue reading

India’s Bid to United Nations Permanent Seat

What exactly is United Nations Security Council (UNSC)? UN Security Council was created following World War II to address the failings of another international organisation, the League of Nations, in maintaining world peace. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and… Continue reading

Demystifying The Concept Of Diplomatic Immunity

As the news gather storm over a Saudi diplomat facing allegations of rape and assault by two Nepalese women, we thought of demystifying the concept of diplomatic immunity, its different variants and international obligations governing it. Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity to ensure that the diplomats are given safe passage. The diplomats are not prone to legal… Continue reading

Debating Santhara: The Right to Death

What is Santhara? Santhara also called as Sallekhana, Samadhi-marana, Sanyasana-marana, is the Jain ritual practice of facing death voluntarily at the end of one’s life. What’s so significant about this practice? From Jain community, Santhara, is believed to have been practised since the foundation of Jainism and finds mention in its agams (religious texts). The… Continue reading

India’s immunization Program: How is IPV different from OPV?

Before we proceed to understand how IPV works, let us first explore the concept of vaccination? The basic principle behind the vaccination/immunization is that the pathogen is introduced into the body either in the live attenuated/killed form, to generate memory cells. <Why and How of this will be explored in a short while> A… Continue reading

All about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Don't just read through Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan - An IAS aspirant should analyse it through the lens of historical events, social factors at play, government defined objectives, issues with financial certainty.

Syrian Civil War and The Refugee Crisis

Want to know how the Syrian Civil War broke out ? We know what you people will think now - It is not possible to visit the war-torn country at the moment. Why not! Come on let us travel to Syria through this article.

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