Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2022
Contents
- Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022
- Europe without Russian gas?
Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022
Context
The Lok Sabha postponed consideration and passage of the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, because the Opposition benches were empty due to ongoing protests outside Parliament.
Relevance
GS Paper 3- Environment conservation
Mains Question
Do you know about India’s two operational research stations in Antarctica, Maitri and Bharati? Answer in the context of the Antarctic bill. (250 Words)
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Europe Without Russian Gas?
Context
After the EU imposed sanctions and sent weapons to Ukraine, Russia cut off gas supplies to six countries and reduced supplies to another six. This escalation may impede the region’s gas pipeline issue.
Relevance
Mains Paper 2: International relations: Important International Institutions, Bilateral, regional and global groupings
Mains Question
What are the two Nord Streams to make headlines? Are they a solid pillar of Russia’s strategic significance in Europe? Comment. (150 Words)
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