Fragmenting World Order; Untied Nations
Context Russia-Ukraine Conflict has exposed the global interconnectedness which is now at an all time low. It poses a challenge to cooperation of various nations over various issues like Economy, Security, Military and Cultural Ties. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-II: Effect of Policies and […]
The War’s Cold Facts and What India Needs to Glean
Context Hard power has started dictating the geopolitical atmosphere of the world. India’s Atmanirbhar push to Defense Industries must move into mission mode. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Dimensions […]
How South Asia views the War
Context Russia-Ukraine Conflict has brought the South Asian Nations to a Geopolitical crossroads where countries have taken a stand based on their economy, relations with both sides and understanding. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries […]
How War Can Affect Semiconductor Supply
Context Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry took a hit with the pandemic and were on the road to recovery, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict has again caused ripples across the industry. Relevance GS-III: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Dimensions of the Article Why the Industry has been constrained? How the Conflict […]
Most Favoured Nation
Context: The United States, the European Union, Britain, Canada and Japan were due to move jointly to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” (MFN) status over its invasion of Ukraine. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ‘most favoured nation’ status? What does losing MFN status mean? What is ‘most favoured nation’ status? […]
Vibrant Village Programme
Context: The Union government plans to open the villages along the Chinese border for tourists under the Vibrant Village programme announced in the Union Budget 2022-23. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Need of such scheme About Vibrant Village Programme The program’s goal is to enhance infrastructure […]
Chilika Lake
Context: The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed ecosystem for six months every year. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Species in news, Conservation of Ecology and Environment, Protected […]
The Functioning of the ISS After Sanctions
Context: Even though the U.S. imposed sanctions on Russia including a ban on transfer of technology, the scheduled missions for a transfer of crew on the ISS between the two countries seem to be unaffected. Relevance: GS-III Science and Technology: (Space Technology, Developments in Space technology) Dimension of the Article: What is a Space Station? […]
GenoMICC Research Project
Context: Scientists in the United Kingdom as part of a research project, GenOMICC (Genetics of Mortality in Critical Care), have identified 16 new genetic variants that make a person more susceptible to a severe COVID-19 infection. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is the GenOMICC study? How was the GenOMICC […]
Misguided Nuclear Policy
Context Indian Government plans to build 10 indigenous reactors in fleet mode and have granted in principle approval for 28 additional reactors including 24 to be imported from France, U.S and Russia. Relevance GS-III: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Dimensions of the Article India’s Plan of […]