Satellites, science, and the new fight for spectrum in space
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-II – International Relations & Global Governance GS-III – Science & Technology WHAT IS “SPECTRUM” AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? a) Spectrum b) Most valued frequency bands Radio frequencies are so vital that spectrum = oxygen for space communication. c) Orbital slots d) Why both spectrum + orbit matter MEGACONSTELLATION BOOM: SCALE OF THE […]
Blue Corner Notice
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – International Institutions GS Paper III – Internal Security Basics First: What Is Interpol? What Are Interpol Notices? Colour-Coded Interpol Notices Notice Purpose Red Notice To locate and provisionally arrest a wanted person for extradition Blue Notice To collect information about a person’s identity, location, activities Green Notice Warning about habitual criminals likely […]
SURYAKIRAN-XIX
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Internal Security What Is Exercise SURYAKIRAN?
India–U.S. rice tariff issue
Why in News? Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy & Agriculture Core Economic Facts 1. Trade Asymmetry in Rice Inference: Any tariff shock hurts U.S. consumers more than Indian exporters. Dumping: Is the allegation valid? Dumping (WTO definition): Indian rice exports: Conclusion: Strategic Context 1. Domestic U.S. Politics 2. Trade Negotiation Pressure Tactic Who Loses If […]
U.S. Deportations of Indian Nationals
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-2 (International Relations) GS-2 (Governance) Key facts Background: Why deportations are rising Case study: Harjit Kaur (73 years old) Major issues emerging 1. Treatment of deportees 2. Student visa vulnerability 3. Sovereignty vs. diplomacy 4. Surveillance expansion 5. Humanitarian concerns Implications for India–U.S. relations
Why is there no peace in Ukraine?
Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-I/World History GS-II: Global Governance Timeline of Peace Attempts (2022–2025) A. Early 2022: Belarus → Turkey Talks B. March 2022 Istanbul Talks C. Collapse of the Istanbul Process Shift in Strategic Landscape (2023–2025) A. Military B. Political Trump’s 28-Point Peace Plan: Key Features A. Territorial Settlement (Favors […]
How to Navigate a Complex Global Paradigm
Why is it in News? Relevance GS-II: International Relations GS-III: Security & Technology U.S.–China Relations in 2025 Key Themes from the Hong Kong Forum A. Shrinking Space for Nuance B. AI and Technology as the New Global Commons C. Taiwan as a Driver of Militarised Tension D. The Diplomatic Climate E. Ng Eng Hen’s “Dialectic Moment” […]
China’s Global Lending Power Play
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Economy Basics: What is Chinese Global Lending? Key Data & Trends (2000–2023) Scale Top beneficiaries (country entities) Shift in beneficiary profile Decline in aid Sectoral pattern Structural Shift: From Aid Provider to Commercial Financier Earlier Model (2000–2015) Current Model (2016–2023) Methods & Concerns Raised by […]
Russia claims 75% control of Pokrovsk
Why is it in News? Relevance Basics Where is Pokrovsk? What is Donbas? Strategic Importance Why Russia wants POKROVSK ? Complete Control of Donbas Rail–Road Connectivity Strategic Encirclement Impact on UKRAINE Loss of Key Defensive Node Threat to Major Cities Both could come under frontal and flanking attack. Western Donetsk Exposure Implication Russia’s Gradual Territorial […]
UNESCO’S global Ethics Framework on Neurotechnology
Why in News? Relevance : What is Neurotechnology? Why a Framework Was Needed ? Key Drivers Before UNESCO Framework What UNESCO’s Framework Contains Three-Pillar Structure Core Ethical Principles Protection Principles Innovation Principles Explicit Prohibitions Framework on Innovation & IP Implementation Expectations Key Takeaways