BRICS
Context China is hosting the 14th BRICS summit in virtual mode. The focus of the summit will be centred on… Continue reading BRICS
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Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS)
Context The recently concluded twelfth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) adopted the trade agreement called the Agreement… Continue reading Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS)
Tribes in news: Santhal Tribe
The Santhal community is in the spotlight after a political alliance nominated one of its leaders for the Presidential election,… Continue reading Tribes in news: Santhal Tribe
Bedti-Varada Interlinking Project
Environmental groups in Karnataka have criticised the project to link the Bedti and Varada rivers in Karnataka, calling it ‘unscientific’… Continue reading Bedti-Varada Interlinking Project
Places in news: Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP)
Activists surrounding the Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP) in Manipur have now taken up the cudgels to ensure that the… Continue reading Places in news: Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP)
Explained: BSF powers and jurisdiction
A blueprint that defines the extended jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) and its new logistical requirements in frontier… Continue reading Explained: BSF powers and jurisdiction
Judicial Validity of the Talaq-e-Hasan mode of Divorce
A public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to invalidate Talaq-e-Hasan, the prescribed Islamic way of divorce, has been filed in the Supreme… Continue reading Judicial Validity of the Talaq-e-Hasan mode of Divorce
Summer Solstice 2022: What is it and how is it significant?
Yesterday, June 21 was the day of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. What is Summer Solstice? Solstice means… Continue reading Summer Solstice 2022: What is it and how is it significant?
Places in news: Strait of Hormuz
A US Navy warship fired a warning flare to wave off an Iranian speedboat coming straight at it during a… Continue reading Places in news: Strait of Hormuz
Communication gap between the MPC and RBI
Context Communication is a critical element of monetary policy. Yet there seems to be a gap between what the MPC… Continue reading Communication gap between the MPC and RBI
What is a ‘Black Swan’ Event?
A study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has spoken about the possibility of capital outflows to the tune… Continue reading What is a ‘Black Swan’ Event?
single-use plastic
The Centre has banned the use of ‘single-use plastic’ from July 1. What is the news? The Ministry for Environment,… Continue reading single-use plastic
Explained: Occurrence of Lightning
At least 70 people died in lightning strikes across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. What is lightning? Scientifically, lightning… Continue reading Explained: Occurrence of Lightning
Need for a National Security Doctrine
Context All major powers undertake a periodic (every 4-5 years) review of their evolving national security objectives. The government of… Continue reading Need for a National Security Doctrine
What West Seti Power Project can mean for India-Nepal ties?
India will be taking over an ambitious hydropower project in Nepal — West Seti — nearly four years after China… Continue reading What West Seti Power Project can mean for India-Nepal ties?
Outcomes of the WTO Ministerial Conference
Recently, member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) wrapped up the Ministerial Conference’s twelfth outing (MC12). Key outcomes: “Geneva… Continue reading Outcomes of the WTO Ministerial Conference
Explained: Critical Information Infrastructure
The Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has declared IT resources of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and UPI managing… Continue reading Explained: Critical Information Infrastructure
What is the I2U2 Initiative?
The US administration has named the new grouping as “I2U2” — “I” for India and Israel and “U” for the… Continue reading What is the I2U2 Initiative?
How Marine Heatwave fuelled super cyclone Amphan
The super-cyclone Amphan is said to have been triggered by Marine Heatwaves. What is the news? A study has found… Continue reading How Marine Heatwave fuelled super cyclone Amphan
The Cyber factor in the Russia-Ukraine war
Context After 100 days of Ukraine crisis, Russia is yet to achieve what can be termed as a decisive victory… Continue reading The Cyber factor in the Russia-Ukraine war
