China’s Global Security Initiative
Context: Recently, a new Global Security Initiative (GSI) was put forward by Chinese President. However, China did not provide much clarity or details about the proposed global security initiative. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is Global Security Initiative? Key propositions made by China’s President Reactions of Quad Members What is Global Security […]
Rules for Resignation and Reinstatement of an IAS officer
Context: A distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and 2010 UPSC CSE topper has been reinstated after resigning in protest of the “unabated” killings in Kashmir in 2019. Relevance: GS II- Civil Service Dimensions of the Article: What rules apply when an IAS officer chooses to resign? To whom must the resignation of an IAS […]
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0
Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has launched the ‘National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities’ to strengthen the ongoing jan andolan for ‘Garbage Free Cities’. About National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities: It […]
Mission SAGAR
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? With the overarching aim of providing critical medical aid to Sri Lanka during the ongoing crisis, INS Gharial as part of Mission SAGAR IX arrived at Colombo and delivered over 760 kgs of 107 types of critical lifesaving medicines. About Mission Sagar This deployment as ‘Mission Sagar’, […]
How To Shock-Proof India’s Power Sector
Context The reports of coal-shortage induced power outages across states continue to pour in. Relevance GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Dimensions of Article Reasons for volatility in the Power Sector Suggestions to make the Power Sector resilient Way Forward Reasons for volatility in the Power Sector Demand-supply mismatch: As economic activity resumed after […]
Placing Semicon Diplomacy At The Heart of India’s Foreign Policy
Context The current decade presents a unique opportunity to India. . India must seize this opportunity and become an attractive alternative destination for semiconductor manufacturing. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Dimensions of the Article Importance of Semiconductors Global Cooperation Driven by Semiconductors Opportunity for India […]
Kwar Hydroelectric Project
Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the 540-megawatt Kwar hydroelectric project on the Chenab in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Kwar Project? Chenab River What is the Kwar Project? This project, which is part of the Indus basin, […]
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India
Context: ECGC Ltd., the government enterprise that provides export credit insurance, will soon approach the Reserve Bank of India for approval to deal in foreign currency for the benefit of exporters. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ECGC? Functions of ECGC Facilities by ECGC What is ECGC? ECGC stands for […]
Hattis of Himachal Pradesh
Context: The Centre is set to consider the Himachal Pradesh government’s request for inclusion of the Hatti community in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the state. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who are the Hattis? Hattis societal norms Who are the Hattis? The Hattis are a close-knit community who […]
Section 144 CrPC
Context: Recently, the administration of Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 near the town of Roorkee. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance ( Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What is Section 144 CrPC? Features of Section 144: What is the […]