Current Account Deficit
Context: India’s current account balance recorded a deficit of $36.4 billion — or a nine-year high of 4.4% of GDP — in the second quarter ended September, rising from $18.2 billion (2.2% of GDP) in the previous quarter, according to Reserve Bank data. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Growth and Development) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Closing Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Context Relevance: GS Paper-3: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security. Mains Question Why is the government correct not to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme? Comment (150 words) Highlights include: The Decision’s Justification: […]
The Second US-Africa Summit
Context The second US-Africa summit was recently held in Washington. From Africa, leaders from 49 countries and the African Union (AU) chair attended. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Mains Question “In order to advance the African agenda, India, as the global south’s voice, must understand […]
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the sacred occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions
India-Australia Trade Agreement
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed happiness as India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) comes into force. India-Australia ECTA Main features: What are the rules of origin included in the agreement? The rules of origin are based on the principle that they should be “wholly obtained or […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 December 2022
Current Affairs 30 December 2022
CONTENTS Current Account Deficit Context: India’s current account balance recorded a deficit of $36.4 billion — or a nine-year high of 4.4% of GDP — in the second quarter ended September, rising from $18.2 billion (2.2% of GDP) in the previous quarter, according to Reserve Bank data. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Growth and Development) […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 December 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 December 2022 Contents Concentrating On Africa, The Heart of the Global South Context The second US-Africa summit was recently held in Washington. From Africa, leaders from 49 countries and the African Union (AU) chair attended. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s […]
PIB Summaries 30 December 2022
CONTENTS India-Australia trade agreement Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed happiness as India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) comes into force. India-Australia ECTA Main features: What are the rules of origin included in the agreement? The rules of origin are based on the principle that they […]
How To Study The Geography NCERT Books For IAS Exam?
Studying geography for the IAS exam can be a challenging but rewarding task. Here are some tips and examples to help you effectively study the Geography NCERT books for the IAS exam: For example, you could start with the NCERT book for Class 6th, which covers the Earth’s physical features such as mountains, rivers, […]