Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’
Context: A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area”, located north of Greenland, has melted before expected. Scientists had believed this area was strong enough to withstand global warming. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Impact of Climate Change) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Last Ice Area? Risk faced by the […]
U.S. Child Soldier Recruiter List (CSRL)
Context: The United States of America has added Pakistan and 14 other countries to a Child Soldier Recruiter List that identifies foreign governments having government-supported armed groups that recruit or use child soldiers. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Treaties and Agreements, India’s Neighbors) Dimensions of the Article: Child Soldiers and International Regulations UN Convention […]
Beggars should also work for country: Bombay HC
Context: The Bombay High Court said that homeless people and beggars should also work for the country as everything cannot be provided to them by the state. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of the policies) Dimensions of the Article: Criminalization of […]
What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit?
Context: On July 2, U.S. troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Why did the U.S. invade Afghanistan? Why is the U.S. pulling […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 5 July 2021
Contents What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit? What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit? Context: On July 2, U.S. troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 5 July 2021
Contents Making sense of RBI’s Financial Stability Report Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ U.S. Child Soldier Recruiter List (CSRL) Beggars should also work for country: Bombay HC Making sense of RBI’s Financial Stability Report Context: The Reserve Bank of India released its latest Financial Stability Report (or FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of […]
05 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB – 05 July 2021
NATIONAL E-GOVERNANCE PLAN IN AGRICULTURE (NEGPA) Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? NeGPA has been continued now as a part of Sub Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE) under National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology (NMAET). e-Governance in India e-Governance in India has steadily evolved from computerization of Government Departments to initiatives […]
05 July Static Quiz 2021 (Polity)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 3 July 2021
Contents Future of IBC and stressed assets resolution Future of IBC and stressed assets resolution Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), notified in 2016, has been the key mechanism for addressing corporate distress and the accumulation of bad loans in the financial sector since its implementation. Recent National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) rulings have […]