Strategic-Economic Blocs Simply Tighten The Leash
Context Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, Regional, and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Mains Question In light of India’s prior withdrawal from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), critically evaluate the effects of India’s probable participation in the U.S.-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on its economic policies and prospects going […]
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Prevent Soil Decay
Context Regenerative agriculture is viewed as a solution to India’s water and land degradation problems, which are brought on by unsustainable farming practises that fuel climate change.It provides a means of enhancing smallholder farmers’ financial security while restoring the health and fertility of the land. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. […]
Major Dynasties Of Ancient India
Ancient India was home to several dynasties that shaped our nation’s rich cultural heritage. From the Mauryas to the Guptas, each dynasty left an indelible mark on our country’s history. Let’s take a journey back in time and explore the significant dynasties of ancient India that paved the way for our nation’s progress.
About The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR)
Context: Report of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) water hole census has been released recently, and a total of 374 animals from 18 wild species of animals and birds were recorded. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR): Flora and Fauna Flora: Fauna: -Source: The Hindu
About The Eretmoptera Murphyi
Context: According to a study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), a tiny flightless Midge (small insect) called Eretmoptera murphyi is changing the soil composition of Antarctica’s Signy Island. It is an invasive species on Antarctic Signy Island. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Eretmoptera murphyi Characteristics and Impact: Cause […]
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Initiative
Context: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has reached a milestone with the signing of the 250th contract, the first one under the Mission DefSpace, and the 100th SPRINT (Navy) contract. Relevance: GS III- Defence Dimensions of the Article: Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Main objectives of […]
Default And Other Types Of Bails
Context: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed lower courts to independently grant default bail pleas in criminal cases if the charge sheet is not filed within the specified timeframe of 60 or 90 days. This instruction allows lower courts to exercise their discretion in granting default bail without being bound by the Supreme Court’s judgment […]
Automated Return Scrutiny Module E-Invoice
Context: The Government has recently reduced the limit for businesses to generate e-Invoice for Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions from Rs 10 crore to Rs 5 crore. Additionally, the government has rolled out the Automated Return Scrutiny Module (ARSM). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Automated Return Scrutiny Module (ARSM) Key Features: Current Implementation: […]
Gaps in the AePS Transaction Model
Context: A popular YouTuber, in a Twitter thread, shared how his mother’s bank account was drained using an Aadhaar-linked fingerprint without needing a two-factor authentication. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is AePS? Is AePs enabled by default? How is biometric information leaked? How to secure your Aadhaar biometric information: -Source: […]
About Exercise Samudra Shakti
Focus: GS III: Security Challeges Why in News? The indigenously designed and constructed ASW Corvette, INS Kavaratti, has reached Batam, Indonesia to take part in the fourth edition of the India-Indonesia Bilateral exercise named Samudra Shakti-23. About Exercise Samudra Shakti