India-Nepal Relations: A Practical Approach
Context The recent trip to India by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda shows a dedication to tackling issues, looking into opportunities, and assessing many facets of bilateral cooperation. Relevance: GS Paper 2; Bilateral Relationship Mains Question Examine the contribution that economic integration has made to improving India and Nepal’s bilateral ties, paying particular attention […]
The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)
Context Relevance: GS Paper 3 : Science and Technology Mains Question Describe the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)’s importance in governing artificial intelligence (AI) on a worldwide level. (150 Words) Hiroshima AI Process: The Overview Alignment with principles and Norms: Inclusivity and Multi-Stakeholder Involvement Potential Results and Impact The Goal of a Reliable AI Conclusion:
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 June 2023 Contents The Hiroshima AI Process (HAP) Context Relevance: GS Paper 3 : Science and Technology Mains Question Describe the Hiroshima AI Process (HAP)’s importance in governing artificial intelligence (AI) on a worldwide level. (150 Words) Hiroshima AI Process: The Overview Alignment with principles and Norms: Inclusivity and Multi-Stakeholder […]
About Chikungunya
Context: According to a recently published research paper, a human clinical trial of a vaccine candidate to prevent chikungunya has returned a 99% immune response. Relevance: GS II: Health About Chikungunya: Source: The Print
Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project
Context: State-run hydropower company NHPC Ltd. Will soon start trial runs for the Subansiri Lower project. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project: What is a Gravity dam? About Subansiri River Source: The Hindu
About New Development Bank
Context: Honduras President recently requested the country’s admission to the BRICS-led New Development Bank (NDB). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About New development bank: Governance Structure of NDB: Board of Governors: Voting Power: Share Retention: Management: Objectives: Source: The Print
About The Palkhi festival
Context: Delegates from several countries, who are in the city for the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Conference, got a glimpse of the 800-year-old Warkari community’s palkhi festival. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Palkhi Festival: Palkhi Procession: Historical Significance: Source: Indian Express
About The Cooperative Banks
Context: To strengthen 1,514 urban co-operative banks, the Reserve Bank India has notified four key measures, including giving them two years more to meet the priority sector lending targets. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Banking) Dimensions of the Article: Key Measures taken by RBI: Opening new branches for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs): One-Time Settlement for UCBs: […]
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has now issued a notice to Zomato founder over an “inhuman” and casteist advertisement that featured a Dalit character from the film Lagaan being used as a table, lamp, watering can, etc. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Commission for Scheduled Castes […]
United States to Rejoin UNESCO
Context: UN cultural and scientific agency UNESCO announced that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Why did the US Decide to Rejoin UNESCO? Background on US Departure from UNESCO: Reasons for US Departure: About UNESCO Objectives […]