NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
Context: Recently, The United States space research agency NASA said in a release that its James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe that has ever been seen, heralding a major event in astronomy. The JWST is the largest and most powerful telescope ever built. Relevance: […]
What is Gig Economy?
Context: A NITI Aayog report has identified that is expected to grow to 2.35 crore by 2029-30. According to a study released by NITI Aayog, the number of gig workers in India is estimated to be 77 lakh in 2020-21. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Gig Economy? Advantages of […]
Group of Seven (G7)
Context: Prime Minister is in Germany to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at Schloss Elmau, a century-old retreat in a nature reserve in the Bavarian Alps. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the G7? History of the G7 What is the G7? The Group of 7 (G7) is […]
WHO World Mental Health Report
Context: Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) released the World Mental Health Report. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the report What is Mental health? Challenges related to Mental Health World Health Organization (WHO) Highlights of the report WHO has called for more action to be taken to address mental health […]
Quad: Its Origins, Goals and Future Plans
Context: The leaders of four countries — India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan — are meeting for the second in-person summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad in Tokyo. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About QUAD What were the objectives of the grouping? Quad Initiatives What are the future plans […]
Iron in Tamil Nadu – New Dating and Its significance
Context: Carbon dating of excavated finds in Tamil Nadu pushes evidence of iron being used in India back to 4,200 years ago, the Tamil Nadu government announced this week on the basis of an archaeological report. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: Iron being used in India back to 4,200 years […]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Focus: GS-II: International Relations (International Groupings or Agreements affecting India’s Interests, India’s neighbors), GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Terrorism in Hinterland & Border Areas) Why in News? Recently, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs attended the FATF Ministerial Meeting in Washington D.C., conducted along-side the 2022 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 April 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 April 2022 Contents The Process of Cartelization Confidentiality ring amendment and its impact on antitrust disputes The Process of Cartelization Context Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined 11 firms for of bid rigging, cartelization in Indian Railways tenders. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of […]
Draft Medical Devices Policy
Context: The government is proposing a new Draft National Policy for Medical Devices, 2022 to reduce India’s dependence on import of high-end medical devices. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Key focus areas of the draft policy Need for such a policy Key focus areas of the draft policy Objectives: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 February 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 February 2022 Contents: Use international law, call out China’s violations Use international law, call out China’s violations Context: The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or the Quad was recently concluded. During the meeting, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar said that the situation at the India-China […]