History of India and Nepal’s border issue
Introduction: The border dispute between India and Nepal has been a longstanding issue, marked by historical, political, and territorial complexities. The recent decision by Nepal’s cabinet to include a map depicting certain Indian territories on its currency note has reignited tensions and raised questions about the trajectory of bilateral relations. In this blog, we delve […]
Maharashtra To Translocate Tigers to Sahyadri Reserve
Introduction: Maharashtra’s Western Ghats host the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR), a critical habitat for the region’s dwindling tiger population. To bolster tiger numbers, the state government plans to translocate tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district. However, the success of this endeavor hinges on securing the Sahyadri-Konkan wildlife corridor, which connects STR […]
Current Affairs Quiz 09 May 2024
Static Quiz 09 May 2024 (Economy)
PIB Summaries 09 May 2024
Contents: Initiative to enhance indigenous content in shipbuilding Focus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions GS-3: Growth and Development, Infrastructure Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of indigenous marine grade steel to enhance the indigenous content in shipbuilding. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 May 2024
CONTENTS Debt Owed by South Asian Nations to China Hits Record Levels Context: The indebtedness of various nations, particularly in South Asia and Africa, to China has surged in recent years. China stands out as the primary or predominant creditor for most of these countries, meaning they owe a significant portion of their external debt […]
About Tirthahalli Variety of Areca Nut
Context: The Tirthahalli variety of areca nut from Karnataka has long been renowned for its exceptional quality, a recent analysis by the Areca Research Centre at Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences in Shivamogga, Karnataka confirms. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Tirthahalli variety of areca nut: -Source: The Hindu
Current Affairs Quiz 08 May 2024
About Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Context: For those trying to look inside the human body without surgery, magnetic resonance imaging is an indispensable tool. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Principles of MRI: -Source: The Hindu
Boeing’s Starliner Overview
Context: The launch of the Boeing Starliner, which was set to take astronaut Sunita Williams to space for a third time, has been postponed due to a technical glitch. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Boeing’s Starliner Overview: Mission Objectives: Delays and Significance: -Source: Indian Express