India’s Position on the Gaza Crisis
Context: Two months after Israel initiated airstrikes on Gaza in response to the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas, India changed its stance and, along with 152 other nations, supported a resolution at the UN General Assembly. This marked a shift from India’s previous abstention during the last UNGA resolution on October 26, despite the death of […]
Social Barriers in Shifting Towards Sustainable Mobility
Context: Addressing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation is a critical priority for India’s pursuit of net zero emissions. Globally, the largest contributor to mobility emissions is passenger road vehicles, a trend mirrored in India where approximately 14% of total emissions are linked to mobility. Relevance: GS3- Environmental Pollution Mains Question: Sustainable Urban Mobility centred around […]
Indian Relations With Saudi Arabia
Overview of Terai
Context: In a first, a tiger was spotted in the Shaukiyathal forest near Jageshwar Dham, Almora, at an elevation of over 6,000 feet in the Terai region of Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS I: Geography Overview of Terai: Geographical Location: Terai, also known as Tarai, is a lowland belt situated along the Nepal-India border, running parallel to the […]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Context: India recently rejected a statement issued by the OIC on a judgement of the Supreme Court upholding the abrogation of Article 370 that guaranteed special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Why is the region important for India? How […]
What is Anthrax?
Context: Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant anthrax outbreak in Zambia, marking an alarming spread of the disease across nine out of the country’s ten provinces. Relevance: GS II-Health Dimensions of the Article: What is Anthrax? How do animals get Anthrax? How do humans get infected? What are the symptoms of […]
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in 2019 and also recommended setting up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to look into alleged violations of human rights by both state and non-state actors in Jammu & Kashmir. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Truth and Reconciliation […]
Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023
Context: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report titled-The Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, revealing critical findings and insights regarding road traffic fatalities and safety across the globe. Relevance: GS: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Road Traffic Deaths Report Global Trends (2010-2021): Countries Achieving Significant Reductions: Regional […]
GPAI Summit 2023
Context: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) – an alliance of 29 member countries, has unanimously adopted the New Delhi declaration. The declaration underscored the need to mitigate risks arising from the development and deployment of AI systems, and promote equitable access to critical resources for AI innovation. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions […]
Low Implementation of SO2 Emission Reduction
Context: An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that less than 8% of India’s coal-based power plants have adopted the recommended SO2 emission reduction technology mandated by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). This raises concerns about the efficacy of measures to control Sulfur […]