Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2023 Contents The BRICS Paradox and Its New Roadmap Context Although the BRICS may have lost some of its lustre, a sizable number of nations are anxious to join. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, India and its neighbourhood- […]
Power to Promulgate, Repromulgate Ordinances
Context: The central government recently promulgated an Ordinance to undo a unanimous verdict of a 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Power to Promulgate Ordinance: Article 123 of the Indian Constitution: Article 213 of the Indian Constitution Conditions for Promulgation: Government’s Role: Force and […]
About The INS Mormugao
Context: The Indian Navy successfully carried out an engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target using its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About INS Mormugao: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About The Sengol
Context: A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Sengol: Origin: Symbolic: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About The Forum Shopping
Context: Recently, to a litigant appearing before him, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud said that he will not permit forum shopping. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Forum Shopping: Consideration in Litigation Strategy: Example: Criticism of Forum Shopping: Supreme Court’s View on Forum Shopping: -Source: Indian Express
Bretton Woods and UNSC
Context: During a press conference in Hiroshima, Japan, the United Nations Secretary-General recently advocated for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the Bretton Woods Institutions. The Secretary-General highlighted that the existing order of these institutions is outdated, dysfunctional, and unfair. Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Bretton Woods System: […]
RBI Becomes Net Seller of USD in FY23
Context: In the fiscal year 2022-23, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) experienced a notable change in its foreign exchange dealings. After acting as a net purchaser of the US dollar for three consecutive years, the RBI transitioned into a net seller, with a sale of 25.52 billion USD in the spot market. Relevance: GS […]
Current Affairs Quiz 25 May 2023
Current Affairs 25 May 2023
CONTENTS RBI Becomes Net Seller of USD in FY23 Context: In the fiscal year 2022-23, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) experienced a notable change in its foreign exchange dealings. After acting as a net purchaser of the US dollar for three consecutive years, the RBI transitioned into a net seller, with a sale of […]
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to organize a two-day National Workshop on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 24th & 25th of May, 2023 in New Delhi. About the Workshop: Objective: Workshop Details: About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): Nodal Ministry: Definition and Purpose: Features: […]