Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 16 June 2021
Contents Preserving India’s archives America’s mistakes in the Afghanistan War Preserving India’s archives Context: The National Archives is the primary repository of documents on India’s past. The last time it was in the news was in 2016 when digital copies of files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were made publicly accessible. The imminent demolition […]
Preserving India’s archives
Context: The National Archives is the primary repository of documents on India’s past. The last time it was in the news was in 2016 when digital copies of files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were made publicly accessible. The imminent demolition of its annexe by the Government of India has brought the institution to […]
America’s mistakes in the Afghanistan War
Context: President Joe Biden has set the September 11 deadline for all American troops to leave Afghanistan, winding up 20 years of the invasion by the United States. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: About the U.S. Afghanistan War America’s Mistakes About the U.S. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 15 June 2021
Contents Policy to declassify war histories, operations Policy to declassify war histories & operations Context: In a significant development that will help set the record straight on India’s military history, defence minister approved a new policy to declassify war histories and records of other military operations in a time-bound manner to give the country an […]
Policy to declassify war histories & operations
Context: In a significant development that will help set the record straight on India’s military history, defence minister approved a new policy to declassify war histories and records of other military operations in a time-bound manner to give the country an accurate account of events, provide authentic material for research and counter unfounded rumours. Relevance: […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 16 June 2021
Contents Southwest monsoon is early Delhi HC calls out misuse of UAPA Revised subsidies to spur EV demand ‘Southern Ocean’ recognized as globe’s fifth ocean Southwest monsoon is early Context: The monsoon hit the Kerala coast two days behind schedule in 2021, but has already covered two-thirds of the country. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical […]
‘Southern Ocean’ recognized as globe’s fifth ocean
Context: The National Geographic magazine has recognised the ‘Southern Ocean’ as the world’s fifth ocean June 8, 2021 hoping others will soon follow suit. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (World relief features, Oceanography) Dimensions of the Article: National Geographic Society International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) About the Southern Ocean Antarctic Circumpolar Current National Geographic Society The National Geographic […]
Revised subsidies to spur EV demand
Context: Electric two-wheeler makers termed the government’s decision to increase subsidy for such vehicles by 50% under the FAME II scheme saying it would be a game changer in the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles as phenomenal. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their need in India FAME-II Revamped […]
Delhi HC calls out misuse of UAPA
Context: By ruling that “terrorist activity” cannot be broadly defined to include ordinary penal offences, the three Delhi High Court orders granting bail to three student-activists marks a crucial moment. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of policies, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Southwest monsoon is early
Context: The monsoon hit the Kerala coast two days behind schedule in 2021, but has already covered two-thirds of the country. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Important Geophysical Phenomenon, Climatology) Dimensions of the Article: How far has the monsoon progressed? Why is it early this year? Is this early onset of Monsoon unusual? Does early onset mean […]