Important Period for India-U.S. Relations
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests; India-US relation Mains Question “The structural factors outweigh diplomatic incentives to pursue long-term cooperation, despite the USA and India having a mindset of cooperation.” Analyze the claim critically and make recommendations for how to deal with these issues. (250 […]
Higher Education and Its Biases
Context: The Indian educational system is plagued by antiquated procedures, rules, and academic inertia. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, and Human Resources Mains Question Recently, the Indian government proposed allowing foreign universities to establish campuses there. What are some of the possible advantages and disadvantages […]
International Prize in Statistics
Context: Calayampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will be awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent of a Nobel Prize in the field. Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About International Prize in Statistics: Works and Awards of C R Rao: Works: Significance of Rao’s Contribution: Awards: Source: […]
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Context: South Western Railway (SWR) is all set to revamp two railway stations, Krishnarajapuram and Whitefield stations under Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Objectives: Source: The Hindu
About The REITs and InvITs Index
Context: Recently, NSE Indices Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), launched India’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Index Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the REITs and InvITs Index? What are REITs? What are InvITs? Source: Live Mint
Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice)
Context: The European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or Juice, mission from its spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 5 launcher. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) Mission Objectives Scientific Goals Juice’s Capability to Detect Life […]
China Taiwan Conflict
Context: China has announced that it is prepared to fight against any attempt to achieve Taiwan’s independence or any foreign interference. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Details: What is the Taiwan issue? The Point of Contention: The situation between China and Taiwan Background: Current Situation: Conclusion: Why is Taiwan so important […]
About The Vande Bharat Express
Focus: Indigenization of technology Why in News? The Prime Minister flagged off Rajasthan’s first Vande Bharat Express train via video conferencing. About Vande Bharat 2: About Vande Bharat Express:
About The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Focus: GS II: International Relations Why in News? Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Young Authors’ Conference in New Delhi. What is the SCO? Member states Main goals Focus areas: Organizational structure of SCO The SCO secretariat has two permanent bodies — Other than this, the grouping […]
Current Affairs Quiz 13 April 2023
