Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute Resolution
Context: Recently, Both Meghalaya and Assam said they would seek a probe from a central agency into the Assam Police firing that killed six people along the states’ border. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: About Assam-Meghalaya boundary Dispute: Will the partial settlement impact border disputes elsewhere in the Northeast? […]
National Suicide Prevention Strategy
Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the National Suicide Prevention Strategy — the first-of-its-kind policy formulated by the government to prevent suicides as a public health priority. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About India’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy National Suicide Prevention Strategy: Objectives Stakeholders in implementation […]
El Niño-La Niña
Context: A new study projects that climate change will significantly impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030 — a decade before what was earlier predicted. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Impact of Climate Change) Dimensions of the article: La Niña El Niño ENSO […]
Current Affairs Quiz 24 November 2022
Current Affairs 24 November 2022
CONTENTS El Niño-La Niña Context: A new study projects that climate change will significantly impact El Niño-La Niña weather patterns approximately by 2030 — a decade before what was earlier predicted. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Climatology, Important Geophysical Phenomena), GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Impact of Climate Change) Dimensions of the article: National […]
Kuki-Chin Bangladeshi Refugees
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Internal security Mains Question Discuss India’s refugee policy. How should India respond to the Kuki-Chin crisis, in your opinion? (250 Words) Indian refugees India’s reaction India’s laws and regulations governing refugees Mizoram Government’s Initiatives Stand of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
GST On Online Gaming Casinos And Racing
Context Relevance GS Paper – 3 GST and taxation, IT & Computers, Cyber Security Mains Question What effect does gaming addiction have on children? Do you think China’s recent three-hour gaming ban is a good way to deal with it? (150 words) Types of online gaming available in India: India’s online gaming market Online gaming sector: […]
About MAARG portal
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched a call for startup applications for registration on the MAARG portal, the National Mentorship Platform by Startup India. About MAARG portal The objectives of the MAARG portal are –
Exercise Garuda Shakti
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia. Exercise Garuda Shakti: Scope of the joint exercise Orientation to advance special […]
PIB Summaries 24 November 2022
CONTENTS Exercise Garuda Shakti Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia. Exercise Garuda Shakti: Scope of the joint exercise […]