In news: Pangong Lake
Why in the News? The Indian Army has installed a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the bank of Pangong… Continue reading In news: Pangong Lake
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[pib] Exercise SURYA KIRAN
Why in the News? The Indian Army contingent has departed for Nepal to participate in the 18th edition of the… Continue reading [pib] Exercise SURYA KIRAN
[30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines
PYQ Relevance: Q. What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the… Continue reading [30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines
Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)
Why in the News? The rupee has been hitting record lows against the US dollar but has simultaneously reached an… Continue reading Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)
In news: Parker Solar Probe
Why in the News? The Parker Solar Probe has reached 6.1 million km from the Sun’s surface — the closest… Continue reading In news: Parker Solar Probe
What is the H-1B Visa Program?
Why in the News? The US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for H-1B Visas but emphasized balancing immigration policies… Continue reading What is the H-1B Visa Program?
Should the wealth tax be reinstated in India?
Why in the News? At a New Delhi panel, economist Thomas Piketty proposed taxing India’s super-rich to fund health and… Continue reading Should the wealth tax be reinstated in India?
Rules that still manacle the captive elephant
Why in the News? The Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules contain ambiguities that could enable the illegal trade of… Continue reading Rules that still manacle the captive elephant
[28th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education
PYQ Relevance:Q) Debate the issue whether and how contemporary movements for assertion of Dalit identity work towards annihilation of caste.… Continue reading [28th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education
China approves dam over Brahmaputra
Why in the News? China has announced the construction of world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River (known as Yarlung… Continue reading China approves dam over Brahmaputra
UNGA adopts 10-Year Action Plan for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
Why in the News? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a 10-Year Action Plan for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs),… Continue reading UNGA adopts 10-Year Action Plan for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)
UNGA adopts milestone Cybercrime Treaty
Why in the News? The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a legally binding treaty on cybercrime, marking the… Continue reading UNGA adopts milestone Cybercrime Treaty
In news: Greenland
Why in the News? US President-elect Donald Trump has once again expressed interest in buying Greenland, and Greenland has again… Continue reading In news: Greenland
[27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential
PYQ Relevance: Q) A number of outside powers have entrenched themselves in Central Asia, which is a zone of interest… Continue reading [27th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential
Architect of Indian Economic Reforms passes way
Why in the News? People around the world paid tribute to Dr. Manmohan Singh, known for opening up India’s economy… Continue reading Architect of Indian Economic Reforms passes way
Communist Party of India (CPI)
Why in the News? December 26, 2024, marks the 100th foundation day of the Communist Party of India (CPI). The… Continue reading Communist Party of India (CPI)
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
Why in the News? UN Secretary-General paid tribute to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving with the… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
The lapses in the Disaster Management Bill
Why in the News? The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, raises serious concerns. Instead of addressing the shortcomings of the… Continue reading The lapses in the Disaster Management Bill
U.S. and China renew S&T Agreement for further 5 years
Why in the News? Recently, China and the United States agreed to renew the Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement for… Continue reading U.S. and China renew S&T Agreement for further 5 years
Govt to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA Property Cards
Why in the News? Over 58 lakh property cards will be issued to owners in approximately 50,000 villages across 12… Continue reading Govt to issue over 5.8 million SVAMITVA Property Cards
