Historical Evolution of India- Bangladesh Ties
Context: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina secured a historic fourth consecutive term in Bangladesh earlier this month when her party, the Awami League, won two-thirds of the seats in the national elections held on January 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first global leaders to extend his congratulations to Ms. Hasina, underscoring the strong […]
Curbs on Financing of Civil Society Bodies
Context: In less than a year after suspending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), the Government of India has now revoked its FCRA license. The rationale behind this action—associating CPR’s publications with current affairs programming, which is prohibited for an entity using FCRA funds—seems absurd. Relevance: GS2- Mains […]
Holding of simultaneous elections in the country
Focus: GS2- Government Policies And Intervention Why in News? The High-Level Committee constituted by the Government under the Chairmanship of Shri Ram Nath Kovind former President of India to examine the issue relating to holding of simultaneous elections in the country and make recommendations thereon held its third meeting in New Delhi recently. Simultaneous elections: The […]
Statehood day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur
Focus: GS I: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Why in News? The Prime Minister of India congratulated the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 52nd statehood day. On 21st January, 1972, all the three states became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. Therefore, the Statehood Day of […]
Static Quiz 22 January 2024 (Environment)
Current Affairs Quiz 22 January 2024
PIB Summaries 22 January 2024
Contents: 1. Statehood day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur 2. Holding of simultaneous elections in the country Statehood day of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur Focus: GS I: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Why in News? The Prime Minister of India congratulated the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 52nd statehood day. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 January 2024
CONTENTS Curbs on Financing of Civil Society Bodies Context: In less than a year after suspending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), the Government of India has now revoked its FCRA license. The rationale behind this action—associating CPR’s publications with current affairs programming, which is prohibited for an entity using FCRA funds—seems absurd. […]
About Chang’e 6 Mission
Context: The China National Space Administration (CNSA) recently announced that the Chang’e 6 sample return mission is on track to land on the surface of the Moon in the first half of 2024. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Chang’e 6 Mission: Unveiling Lunar Secrets from the South Pole Objective and Design: Sampling Strategy: Geological […]
About Senna Spectabilis
Context: The Forest Department of Tamil Nadu has cleared 356.50 hectares of invasive growth of Senna spectabilis that posed a threat to biodiversity conservation in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Senna Spectabilis: Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Geographical Location: Contiguity and Connectivity: Diverse Vegetation: Rivers Flowing Through: Indigenous Tribal […]