Current Affairs 23 May 2024
Contents: BIMSTEC Charter Comes Into Force Context: The BIMSTEC charter comes into force, and thus the grouping acquired a ‘legal personality’ status. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests, Important International groupings), Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Details: About BIMSTEC History of Formation of the BIMSTEC Significance of BIMSTEC Strategic Significance for India […]
Ramcharitmanas Included in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register: Its significance
Introduction India’s rich literary tradition has always been a cornerstone of its cultural identity. Recently, three Indian literary masterpieces—Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Sahṛdayaloka-Locana—were honored by being added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. This blog explores the significance of these works, the Memory of the World (MOW) program, and other notable inclusions […]
International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants
Context: The Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has initiated a significant step towards ensuring accountability for the war crimes committed since October 7 of last year by seeking arrest warrants against the leaders of both Hamas and Israel. Relevance: GS2- Mains Question: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has done well […]
The Curious Case of Declining Voters in the 2024 Elections
Context: It is widely accepted that in a developing and growing country like India, the prices of essential goods, population, GDP, agricultural production, and professionals’ salaries generally increase every year. While the rate of increase may vary each year, the absolute numbers typically rise, except under exceptional circumstances. Similarly, the total number of people who vote […]
About Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News?? Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan attended ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024’, on May 22, 2024. The event underscored the importance of strengthening India’s cyber defence capabilities. About Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024: Significance: Why does India need a cybersecurity strategy?
Buddha Purnima 2024
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The President of India greets the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. Buddha Purnima: It is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning). Buddha Purnima is also known as Wesak (Vesak) or Buddha Day. Vesak is celebrated once […]
Static Quiz 23 May 2024 (Environment)
Current Affairs Quiz 23 May 2024
PIB Summaries 23 May 2024
Contents: Buddha Purnima Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The President of India greets the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. Buddha Purnima: It is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning). Buddha Purnima is also known as Wesak (Vesak) or Buddha Day. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 May 2024
CONTENTS The Curious Case of Declining Voters in the 2024 Elections Context: It is widely accepted that in a developing and growing country like India, the prices of essential goods, population, GDP, agricultural production, and professionals’ salaries generally increase every year. While the rate of increase may vary each year, the absolute numbers typically rise, […]