Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 12 May 2021
Contents Evaluate the Ladakh crisis, keep China at bay Evaluate the Ladakh crisis, keep China at bay Context: After over a year, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has stalled, China continues to reinforce its troops, and talks have been fruitless. In a recent study […]
Evaluate the Ladakh crisis, keep China at bay
Context: After over a year, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has stalled, China continues to reinforce its troops, and talks have been fruitless. In a recent study published by the Lowy Institute — The crisis after the crisis: how Ladakh will shape India’s competition […]
China’s population growth lowest rate in decades
Context: The seventh census released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Beijing, noted 12 million babies were born in 2020, the lowest number since 1961. Relevance: GS-I: Indian Society (Population and Associated Issues) Dimensions of the Article: About the recent census and trend in China’s Population About the Problem of China’s dropping Population […]
Commodities in super cycle
Context: An across-the-board rise in global commodity prices is leading to input cost pressures and is a growing concern, as it is not only expected to have a bearing on cost of infrastructure development in India but also have an impact on the overall inflation, economic recovery and policy making. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth […]
Israeli armed forces storm Jerusalem
Context: Recently, Israeli armed forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the Haram esh-Sharif in Jerusalem, ahead of a march by Zionist nationalists commemorating Israel’s capture of the eastern half of the city in 1967. More than 300 Palestinians were injured in the raid. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important Developments in the International Stage) Dimensions of the […]
Saudi announces over 100 projects for Pakistan
Context: Saudi Arabia has announced 118 humanitarian projects worth over $123 million for cash-strapped Pakistan in food security, health, education and water during Prime Minister Imran Khan’s two-day visit. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Economic and Strategic Aspects of Saudi-Pakistan Relationship 2015 Strains in the […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 12 May 2021
Contents China’s population growth lowest rate in decades Commodities in super cycle Israeli armed forces storm Jerusalem Saudi announces over 100 projects for Pakistan China’s population growth lowest rate in decades Context: The seventh census released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in Beijing, noted 12 million babies were born in 2020, the lowest […]
12th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 12th May 2021
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? India observes its National Technology Day on 11th May every year. DETAILS: The theme for National Technology Day 2021 has not been declared yet. The Technology Development Board (TDB) selects a theme for each year’s event and the theme for National Technology Day 2020, […]