North of the Andaman Islands, What’s Brewing?
Context Given the growing military activity in the Coco Islands and their proximity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India decided to expand its capabilities. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, India and its neighbourhood- relations. Mains Question In order to protect its security and strategic […]
Higher Education Reforms Needed in India
Context: Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Mains Question “Governance that approaches international standards is necessary for Indian universities to have a realistic chance of competing on the global stage.” Observation (150 Words). Highlights The third-largest higher education system in the world in terms of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 April 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 April 2023 Contents Higher Education Reforms Needed in India Context: Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Mains Question “Governance that approaches international standards is necessary for Indian universities to have a realistic chance of competing on the global stage.” […]
About The Quasars
Context: According to a new study Quasars the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe – have a violent origin story Relevance: GS III: Science and technology Dimensions of the Article: About Quasars: Here are some key facts about quasars: Discovery: Properties: Formation: Size: Importance: What is a Blackhole? -Source: Indian Express
About The North Sea summit
Context: Recently, nine European countries during the second North Sea summit have signed a declaration aimed at transforming the North Sea into a green power plant Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About North Sea Summit The North Sea Summit is an international conference focused on promoting the development of offshore wind […]
About The Konark Sun Temple
Context: A petition has been filed in the Orissa High Court challenging the minimum eligibility criteria of matriculation adopted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for issuing licences to photographers to operate inside Sun Temple at Konark. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Konark Sun Temple: Location: History: Features: About Archaeological […]
World Development Report 2023
Context: Recently, World Bank released the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of Article: Key highlights of the report on global migration: Global migration statistics: Income gains for Indian migrants to the US: Categorization of migrants: Top migrant corridors: About World Bank World Bank Group Introduction […]
Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Machines
Context: The Election Commission of India was criticized for not being transparent and keeping political parties out of the loop regarding defects in the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of Article: Criticism against the Election Commission (EC) and its actions: Lack of Transparency: Large number of […]
About The Atal Pension Yojana
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in News? As per information received from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), 4,31,86,423 subscribers have been enrolled under Atal Pension Yojana (APY) About Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Future of APY Going forward there is still the humongous task of increasing the pension coverage, as only five per cent of […]
About European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? India and the four-nation bloc EFTA recently discussed ways to resume negotiations for a free trade agreement with a view to strengthening economic ties between the two regions. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Establishment and Objectives: Membership and Free Trade Agreements: Customs Union and Governance Structure: European […]