Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 April 2024
CONTENTS Allowing Foreign Institutional Investors to Invest in Green Bonds in India Context: In the recent development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given the green light for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) to invest in India’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs). These FIIs include a diverse range of investors such as insurance companies, pension funds, […]
Current Affairs Quiz 16 April 2024
PIB Summaries 16 April 2024
CONTENT India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2024 Context: The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK: Schedule and Location: Participating Contingents Objective: Tactical Drills: Complexity of the Exercise: Purpose and Outcomes:
Current Affairs 16 April 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court Overturns 2021 Judgement in Landmark Curative Petition Context: In a notable decision, the Supreme Court of India has invoked its “extraordinary powers” through a curative petition to reverse its previous judgement from 2021. This ruling overturns an arbitral award of approximately Rs 8,000 crore that the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was […]
Static Quiz 16 April 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 April 2024
CONTENTS India’s Inaugural Winter Expedition in the Arctic Context: In December 2023, upon their arrival in Oslo, four climate scientists from India embarked on their preparation for India’s inaugural winter expedition to the Arctic. Their anticipation was tinged with uncertainty as they began adjusting to the new environment. Himadri, India’s research station within the International […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 April 2024
CONTENTS Income Inequalities Hamper Sustainable Growth Context: In the current fiscal year, the Indian economy is anticipated to achieve a 7.6 percent growth in real GDP, building upon the impressive growth rates of 9.1 percent in 2021-22 and 7.2 percent in 2022-23. This trend, coupled with the Prime Minister’s commitment to robust economic reforms during […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 April 2024
CONTENTS The Blurry Lines Between Wildlife ‘Capture’ And ‘Rescue’ Context: Rescue is defined as the act of saving or being saved from danger or difficulty. In the realm of wildlife, the term ‘rescue’ evokes a sense of optimism for the animal’s survival, the excitement of the operation, admiration for the skills of human responders, and […]
Current Affairs Quiz 12th April 2024
Current Affairs 12 April 2024
CONTENTS Global Trade Outlook & Statistics Report Context: The World Trade Organisation has published the latest edition of the Global Trade Outlook & Statistics Report. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Global Trade Outlook & Statistics Report Overview Key Forecasts Import Trends Global GDP Growth Trade Value Resilience of Global Trade Inflation […]