Making sense of RBI’s Financial Stability Report
Context: The Reserve Bank of India released its latest Financial Stability Report (or FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Fiscal Policy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Financial Stability Report (FSR)? Trends regarding data in the FSR The latest 2021 FSR regarding impact of regulatory relief Other Key […]
Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’
Context: A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area”, located north of Greenland, has melted before expected. Scientists had believed this area was strong enough to withstand global warming. Relevance: Prelims, GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Impact of Climate Change) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Last Ice Area? Risk faced by the […]
U.S. Child Soldier Recruiter List (CSRL)
Context: The United States of America has added Pakistan and 14 other countries to a Child Soldier Recruiter List that identifies foreign governments having government-supported armed groups that recruit or use child soldiers. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Important International Treaties and Agreements, India’s Neighbors) Dimensions of the Article: Child Soldiers and International Regulations UN Convention […]
Beggars should also work for country: Bombay HC
Context: The Bombay High Court said that homeless people and beggars should also work for the country as everything cannot be provided to them by the state. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Interventions, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of the policies) Dimensions of the Article: Criminalization of […]
What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit?
Context: On July 2, U.S. troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: Why did the U.S. invade Afghanistan? Why is the U.S. pulling […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 5 July 2021
Contents What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit? What lies ahead for Afghanistan after U.S. exit? Context: On July 2, U.S. troops departed from the Bagram Air Base that coordinated the 20-year-long war in Afghanistan, effectively ending their military operations in the country. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s neighbours, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 5 July 2021
Contents Making sense of RBI’s Financial Stability Report Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ U.S. Child Soldier Recruiter List (CSRL) Beggars should also work for country: Bombay HC Making sense of RBI’s Financial Stability Report Context: The Reserve Bank of India released its latest Financial Stability Report (or FSR). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of […]
05 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
PIB – 05 July 2021
NATIONAL E-GOVERNANCE PLAN IN AGRICULTURE (NEGPA) Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? NeGPA has been continued now as a part of Sub Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE) under National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology (NMAET). e-Governance in India e-Governance in India has steadily evolved from computerization of Government Departments to initiatives […]