First Coal Shipment from Russia to India via INSTC
Context: Recently, Russia has sent two trains carrying coal to India through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for the first time. The consignment will travel over 7,200 km from St. Petersburg, Russia to Mumbai port via Bandar Abbas port of Iran. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the International […]
Role of Civil Service in Democracy- GS Paper 2
The civil service plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing democracy. As the backbone of public administration, civil servants are responsible for implementing government policies, delivering public services, and ensuring the rule of law. Their role is pivotal in sustaining democratic values and practices in several key ways. Click Here To Download PDF First, […]
Venture Capital and Private Equity Drive Growth Globally
Context: In recent years, venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) have become significant drivers of global innovation and economic growth. This trend marks a crucial transformation in the financial sector, reshaping industries and promoting entrepreneurship in unprecedented ways. Relevance: GS3- Growth and Development Mains Question: Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) reshape industries […]
It is Time for India to Reclaim its Voice on Tibet
Context: The visit of a delegation of U.S. lawmakers to Dharamshala clearly signaled its purpose. This delegation arrived just days after the ‘Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act’ passed in both Houses of the U.S. Congress and awaited President Joe Biden’s signature. The delegation included both Democrat and Republican co-authors of the Bill, invited by […]
About Exercise HOPEX
Context: Exercise HOPEX is the fourth joint exercise of IAF (Indian Air Force) and EAF (Egyptian Air Force) which was held in Egypt from 21 to 26 June. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Exercise HOPEX India and Egypt Relationship
India Africa Postal Leaders Meet
Context: Recently, with the aim of strengthening ties among the administrations of African countries and India in the postal sector, the ‘India Africa Postal Leaders Meet’ was organised in India. Relevance: GS II: International Relations India Africa Postal Leaders Meet
Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems
Context: Ahead of the implementation of the new criminal laws, at least 23 modifications have been made to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS). Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges Dimensions of the Article: About Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS): About National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB): -Source: The Hindu
About Star Clusters
Context: Astronomers recently discovered five young star clusters, and possibly the oldest star clusters ever, born from the time when the Universe was an infant. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Star Clusters: Open (Galactic) Clusters: Globular Clusters: Associations: -Source: Indian Express
South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari
Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP): Key Facts about Bannerghatta National Park: -Source: The Hindu
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Context: Recently, UNESCO recognized Kozhikode as the ‘City of Literature’ under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Relevance: GS I: Culture What is UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN)? The Annual Conference of Network Cities Indian Cities in the Network -Source: The Hindu