What Is Hate Speech?
Context: The debate surrounding the comments by BJP spokespersons have put the spotlight on the law that deals with criticism of or insult to religion. Provisions in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), primarily Section 295A, define the contours of free speech and its limitations with respect to offences relating to religion. India does not have […]
SIPRI Yearbook 2022
Context: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its yearbook a few days back highlighting some worrying trends of the past year in international security. Relevance: GS III- Nuclear Technology Dimensions of the Article: About SIPRI What have been the trends in military spending? What about global arms imports? Key developments/concerns flagged by the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 June 2022 Contents A ground plan for India’s COVID-19 response In Sri Lankan crisis, a window of economic opportunity A Ground Plan for India’s COVID-19 Response Context India’s daily new COVID19 cases have crossed the 8,000 mark for the first time after more than 100 days. However, the cases (moderate […]
Current Affairs 16 June 2022
CONTENTS SIPRI Yearbook 2022 Hate speech ASI Act to be made more flexible Financial Action Task Force (FATF) SIPRI Yearbook 2022 Context: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its yearbook a few days back highlighting some worrying trends of the past year in international security. Relevance: GS III- Nuclear Technology Dimensions of the […]
PIB Summaries 16 June 2022
CONTENTS BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility (TTF) Scheme for Residential Education For Students in High schools in Targeted Areas BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility (TTF) Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM has approved a Memorandum of Association (MoA) by India for the establishment of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer […]
Static Quiz 16 June 2022 (Environment)
Malnutrition in India is a Worry in a Modern Scenario
Context India’s greatest national treasure is its people — especially women and children — but even after 75 years of independence, a majority of them do not get the required diet to meet their nutritional needs. Relevance GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of […]
The ‘C’ Factor in the Russia Ukraine War
Context Into the second 100 days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the world is awash with speculation about the reasons for the so-called failure of the Russian armed forces to deal a decisive blow against a much smaller Ukrainian army. Russia is yet to achieve what can be termed a decisive victory in any sector of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 June 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 June 2022 Contents The ‘C’ factor in the Russia Ukraine War Malnutrition in India is a worry in a modern scenario The ‘C’ Factor in the Russia Ukraine War Context Into the second 100 days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the world is awash with speculation about the reasons for the […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was apprised about the Agreement signed among the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states on cooperation in the field of youth work among the authorized bodies of the member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). About the Agreement: The areas […]