A Cautionary Tale
Context: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released a report on Climate change. The report submits that the world is on the verge on facing multiple climate hazards over the next two decades Relevance: GS-III: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Conservation Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of IPCC report India and Climate Change […]
Konark Sun Temple
Context: Konark, which occupies a prominent place in India’s tourism map due to the Sun Temple, is going to be the first model town in Odisha to shift from grid dependency to green energy. Relevance Focus: GSI – Architecture Dimensions of the Article: About Konark Temple Achieving Net Zero About Konark Temple Konark was built […]
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Context: Recently, Madhabi Puri Buch, former whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has been appointed as its new chairperson — the first woman to head the market regulator. She will hold the position for three years. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About Securities and Exchange Board of India Functions of SEBI […]
History of the Kuki Insurgency in Manipur
Context: Just before the Assembly Elections started in Manipur on February 28, all insurgent groups associated with the Kuki tribes in Manipur said they will vote for the BJP. This comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that his party will end the Kuki insurgency problem in five years, if it is voted […]
Indian and Russian Defence Ties
Context: Even as the most immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on India is the evacuation of thousands of Indian students who are stuck there, it is becoming clear there will be long-term implications too. New Delhi has been trying to walk a fine line, negotiating its relationships with the United States and other Western nations on […]
Quad Grouping is a Diplomatic Arrangement: U.S.
Context: Terming the Quad grouping as a “diplomatic arrangement”, visiting U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Samuel J. Paparo said that strategy always follows policy and the four Navies have embarked upon an effort to increase the “total sum of our collaboration at sea with particular focus on information sharing, maritime patrol, undersea domain awareness” and all […]
PM Gati Shakti
Context: Prime Minister urged State governments as well as private sector to adopt the Gati Shakti portal to plan infrastructure projects and develop special economic zones. Portal would be set up to bring 16 Ministries together for integrated planning and implementation of infrastructure connectivity projects. The portal is expected to be ready by March end. […]
Core Sector Growth
Context: India’s output from all eight core infrastructure sectors surpassed pre-pandemic production levels this January, even as the pace of growth slowed marginally to 3.7% from a 4.1% uptick recorded in December 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Inflation) Dimensions of the Article: What is Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? […]
IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
Context: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part of its sixth assessment report. The first part was released in 2021. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Climate change) Dimensions of the Article: About the IPCC IPCC Assessment Reports Highlights of the recent report About the IPCC The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the […]
International Court of Justice
Context: Ukraine has filed an application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation concerning “a dispute relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide” (the “Genocide Convention”). Ukraine has accused Russia of falsely claiming that “acts […]