Government enhances DAP fertiliser subsidy
Context: The government has enhanced the subsidy on di-ammonium phosphate or DAP fertilisers in order to retain the selling price for farmers at the current level, following a review meeting on fertiliser prices chaired by Prime Minister. Recently, the international prices of phosphoric acid, ammonia etc. used in DAP have gone up by 60% to […]
China protests as U.S. warship transits Taiwan Strait
Context: China accused the United States of threatening the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan from its giant neighbour. The U.S. said that the ship’s transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Recently, India […]
Russia is helping build nuclear plants in China
Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hailed close ties between their countries as they launched via videoconference work on Russian-built nuclear power plants in China. They initiated work on pouring concrete into new units of the Tianwan and Xudabao nuclear power plants. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbors, Foreign Policies […]
Tentative 6 UNESCO Heritage Sites Added in India
Context: Six sites have been added to India’s tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Six of the nine sites submitted by the Archaeological Survey of India had been accepted by UNESCO for inclusion in the tentative list, which is a requirement before the final nomination of any site. Relevance: GS-I: Art and Culture Dimensions […]
20th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 20th May 2021
GHOLVAD SAPOTA Focus: GS III- Geographical indications Why in news? In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was shipped to the United Kingdom. About Gholvad Sapota: The fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste. It is believed that […]
20th May Static Quiz 2021 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 19 May 2021
Contents Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace Context: Recently, there was a stand-off between Russia and Ukraine capturing headlines in the international news media. This geopolitical situation appears to be complex due to the indirect involvement of its multiple stakeholders, including the United States, Turkey and the North Atlantic […]
Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace
Context: Recently, there was a stand-off between Russia and Ukraine capturing headlines in the international news media. This geopolitical situation appears to be complex due to the indirect involvement of its multiple stakeholders, including the United States, Turkey and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign policies and developments) Dimensions […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19 May 2021
Contents Plea for independent panel to appoint EC members Adoption issues for those orphaned during COVID-19 Sri Lanka’s China-backed tax haven clears final hurdle U.S. in Arctic Council: Avoid militarization of the Arctic Plea for independent panel to appoint EC members Context: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of an […]