Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 19 May 2021
Contents Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace Context: Recently, there was a stand-off between Russia and Ukraine capturing headlines in the international news media. This geopolitical situation appears to be complex due to the indirect involvement of its multiple stakeholders, including the United States, Turkey and the North Atlantic […]
Russia-Ukraine: The czar must seek peace
Context: Recently, there was a stand-off between Russia and Ukraine capturing headlines in the international news media. This geopolitical situation appears to be complex due to the indirect involvement of its multiple stakeholders, including the United States, Turkey and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important Foreign policies and developments) Dimensions […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 19 May 2021
Contents Plea for independent panel to appoint EC members Adoption issues for those orphaned during COVID-19 Sri Lanka’s China-backed tax haven clears final hurdle U.S. in Arctic Council: Avoid militarization of the Arctic Plea for independent panel to appoint EC members Context: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of an […]
U.S. in Arctic Council: Avoid militarization of the Arctic
Context: U.S. Secretary of State said that Washington wanted to avoid a military build-up in the Arctic after Russia defended its military activities in the strategic region, on the eve of an Arctic Council meeting of Foreign Ministers. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Groupings) Dimensions of the Article: About the Arctic Arctic Council Highlights […]
Sri Lanka’s China-backed tax haven clears final hurdle
Context: A Chinese-funded tax-free enclave cleared the final legal hurdle in Sri Lanka as the Supreme Court in Colombo ruled it could go ahead with only minor tweaks. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbors, Economic relations and Landmark agreements affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the Colombo Port City About Sri Lanka’s recent […]
Adoption issues for those orphaned during COVID-19
Context: Cases of children losing their parents to Covid-19 are mounting as the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic rages on. Childline 1098 has recorded 51 calls between May 1 to May 12 2021 for children whose both parents succumbed to COVID-19 , but the actual number is likely to be much higher as there […]
Plea for independent panel to appoint EC members
Context: A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the constitution of an independent collegium to appoint members of the Election Commission. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Bodies, Government Interventions for Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: About the Election Commission of India Structure of the Election Commission Present system […]
19th May 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB 19th May 2021
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Focus: GS I- Art and culture Why in news? The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, announced the launch of the NGMA’s Audio-Visual Guide App on the occasion of International Museum Day. It will be possible for museum viewers to listen to anecdotes and stories related to the […]