Government Must Reboot its ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy
Context: The presence of leaders from nearby nations and the Indian Ocean region at the Indian Prime Minister’s third-term inauguration underscores the importance New Delhi places on these relationships. The government of the day must prioritize efforts to reclaim neighboring countries that have aligned more closely with China. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The government’s top priorities should […]
Populism Cripples Revival of Discoms
Context: The Central Government is planning to introduce another scheme aimed at helping public sector power distribution utilities (discoms) reduce technical losses through “transition financing” for the necessary capital expenditure. Discoms, which are primarily owned and managed by State Governments, play a crucial role in the power supply and distribution network. Relevance: Mains Question: What are […]
About the Consumer Food Price Index
Context: Consumer Price Index numbers on base 2012=100 for rural, urban and combined for May 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI):
G7 (Group of Seven)
Context: G7 leaders start their annual summit on June 13 looking to double down on support for Ukraine in its war with Russia and offer a united face in confronting China’s political and economic ambitions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About G7: History: Objectives: Meetings and decisions: Criticism:
Current Affairs Quiz 14 June 2024
Current Affairs 14 June 2024
CONTENTS Enhanced Oceanographic Research Needed to Address Ocean Crises Context: Recently, the UNESCO State of Ocean Report 2024 highlighted the need for enhanced oceanographic research and data collection to address escalating ocean crises, including warming, acidification, deoxygenation, and rising sea levels. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the […]
PIB Summaries 14 June 2024
CONTENTS G7 (Group of Seven) Context: G7 leaders start their annual summit on June 13 looking to double down on support for Ukraine in its war with Russia and offer a united face in confronting China’s political and economic ambitions. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About G7: History: Objectives: Meetings and […]
Static Quiz 14 June 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 June 2024
CONTENTS Populism Cripples Revival of Discoms Context: The Central Government is planning to introduce another scheme aimed at helping public sector power distribution utilities (discoms) reduce technical losses through “transition financing” for the necessary capital expenditure. Discoms, which are primarily owned and managed by State Governments, play a crucial role in the power supply and […]
About National Testing Agency (NTA)
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court refused to stay the counselling for admissions of students to medical colleges over alleged paper leak and irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) undergraduate (UG) examination 2024. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About National Testing Agency (NTA): Functions: NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test): -Source: Indian Express