China’s Southeast Asian Military Diplomacy
Context Due to its escalating geopolitical rivalry with the United States and its own security concerns in the region, China is increasing its military engagement with Southeast Asian nations. Relevance: GS Paper 2: International Relations Mains Question Examine the causes of China’s growing military presence in Southeast Asia and its effects on the safety and […]
Parliamentary Democracy to Executive Dominance
Context Relevance: GS Paper2: Indian constitution and Parliamentary Democracy Mains Question The importance of Parliament as a democratic institution has decreased as a result of the shift towards executive supremacy in India’s parliamentary democracy. Explain the causes of this change in detail. Make recommendations for how to rebalance the executive’s and Parliament’s power. (250 Words) […]
About The 2023 FW13
Context: Astronomers have recently discovered a ‘quasi-moon’ called ‘2023 FW13’ that orbits the Earth but is actually gravitationally bound by the Sun. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About 2023 FW13: Features: What are quasi-moons? Source: The Hindu
About The Purana Qila
Context: A recent round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Purana Qila Location and Historical Significance: Architecture: Source: The Hindu
About The CITIIS 2.0 Program
Context: Recently, The Union government approved the second phase of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) project, a programme under the ambit of the Smart Cities Mission, which aims to promote integrated waste management and climate-oriented reform actions. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: About CITIIS Program: CITIIS 2.0 Program: […]
Threats from Plastic Recycling
Context: At the Second Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiation Committee Meeting in Paris, a recent report titled “Forever Toxic: The science on health threats from plastic recycling,” published by Greenpeace Philippines, challenges the widely held belief that recycling is the ultimate solution to plastic pollution. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Plastic […]
Provisions for University Students to Take Maternity Leave
Context: Allowing relief to a university student who was denied maternity leave, the Delhi High Court has said that citizens cannot be forced to choose between their right to education and their right to exercise reproductive autonomy. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Intetrventions Dimensions of the Article: Maternity Leave for University Students: Delhi High […]
About The Evergreening of loans
Context: Recently, Reserve Bank of India Governor, while addressing bank board, raised concerns over banks using innovative methods for evergreening of loans. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Evergreening methods used by Banks, as highlighted by the RBI Governor: Evergreening of loans Reasons for financial institutions engaging in the evergreening of loans: […]
About Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW)
Context: The World Meteorological Congress has approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring initiative called Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) Main components of GGGW include: World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) History: Headquarters and Membership: Governance Structure: The governance structure of WMO […]
About The Tele-Law Programme
Focus GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, The Ministry of Law informed that the Tele-Law programme achieved a new milestone with 40 lakh beneficiaries across the country empowered with pre-litigation advice. Tele-Law Programme: Connectivity and Access: Panel Lawyers: Eligibility and Cost: Covered Legal Matters: