The Criteria for Heatwaves, How Climate Change Is Affecting It
Introduction Heatwaves have become a significant concern in India, particularly in the eastern and southern regions. The increasing frequency and intensity of these heatwaves have been linked to climate change, raising alarm bells for policymakers, researchers, and citizens alike. This blog delves into the science behind heatwaves, their implications, and the measures being taken […]
What The draft Digital Competition Bill Proposes, Why Big Tech Opposes It
Introduction: India is on the brink of introducing a significant legislative change in the digital marketplace with the Digital Competition Bill, 2024. This proposed law aims to regulate the activities of big tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, drawing inspiration from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). For UPSC aspirants, understanding this […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 May 2024
Static Quiz 24 May 2024 (Modern Indian History)
PIB Summaries 24 May 2024
Contents: India’s Approach in the South China Sea Focus: GS-II: Bilateral Groupings and Agreements Why in News? Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan visited Manila, Philippines as part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. Significance of the South China Sea: Strategic Location: Trade Significance: Fishing Ground: Additionally, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 May 2024
CONTENTS The Recognition of Palestine by More Nations Context: Ireland, Norway, and Spain have announced their plans to officially recognize the state of Palestine next week, highlighting the shifting international opinion that the Israeli Prime Minister cannot afford to ignore. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The recognition of Palestine by more nations is an indictment of […]
Current Affairs 23 May 2024
Contents: BIMSTEC Charter Comes Into Force Context: The BIMSTEC charter comes into force, and thus the grouping acquired a ‘legal personality’ status. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
Ramcharitmanas Included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register: Its significance
Introduction India’s rich literary tradition has always been a cornerstone of its cultural identity. Recently, three Indian literary masterpieces—Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayaloka-Locana—were honored by being added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This blog explores the significance of these works, the Memory of the World (MOW) program, and other notable inclusions […]
International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants
Context: The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has initiated a significant step towards ensuring accountability for the war crimes committed since October 7 of last year by seeking arrest warrants against the leaders of both Hamas and Israel. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has done well […]
The Curious Case of Declining Voters in the 2024 Elections
Context: It is widely accepted that in a developing and growing country like India, the prices of essential goods, population, GDP, agricultural production, and professionals’ salaries generally increase every year. While the rate of increase may vary each year, the absolute numbers typically rise, except under exceptional circumstances. Similarly, the total number of people who vote […]