India’s Rise as a Strategic Intellectual Hub
Context: In recent years, India’s transformation from a back-office service provider to a strategic intellectual hub for Multinational Corporations (MNCs) has been driven by the rise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs). GCCs are offshore units established by MNCs to perform strategic functions using specialized talent, cost advantages, and operational efficiencies in different locations worldwide. Relevance: […]
Climate Change and the Silk Road
Context: A recent study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Science Bulletin found that the main route of the ancient Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change. The study provides a valuable case study for examining the relationship between climate change and the spatial evolution of human societies. Relevance: GS II: International Relations […]
Current Affairs Quiz 18 June 2024
Current Affairs 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Climate Change and the Silk Road Context: A recent study by Chinese scientists published in the journal Science Bulletin found that the main route of the ancient Silk Road shifted northward due to climate change. The study provides a valuable case study for examining the relationship between climate change and the spatial evolution of […]
PIB Summaries 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Global Wind Day Context: Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th June 2024 with the theme of “Pawan Urja: Powering the Future of India”. Relevance: Facts for prelims Key points Exercise Red Flag 2024 Context: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Unleashing AI for Social Justice Context: While AI has significantly impacted areas like medical science, space exploration, financial inclusion, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and transportation, its greatest potential lies in solving complex societal issues and alleviating human hardships at the grassroots level. It shouldn’t be limited to tasks like driving our cars, controlling our air conditioners, […]
Static Quiz 18 June 2024 (Environment)
Current Affairs Quiz 17 June 2024
Bumpy Road to COP29
Context: The road to COP29 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Baku appears bumpy after the mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Germany concluded on June 13, with little progress, according to researchers from the Centre for Science and Environment. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Mitigation Work Programme: The Mitigation Work […]
Search for the Ninth Planet
Context: Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, experts say we may finally be on the cusp of finding it. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About: Characteristics: Current Status: The search for this possible ninth planet in our solar system may […]