Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India and its neighborhood, Issue: India-Sri Lanka relations Context: Katchatheevu Island issue Katchatheevu Island: Katchatheevu became part of Sri Lanka through an agreement signed in 1974. The islet is historically significant for fisher folk from both India and Sri Lanka, hosting an annual festival at St. Anthony’s Church. The […]
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Syllabus: GS II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Climate change issue in elections. Findings of World Meteorological Organization (WMO)’s State of the Global Climate report-2023 2023 is the hottest year globally. Average temperature rise from pre-industrial levels is 1.45°C, nearing the 1.5°C limit. Record-breaking events – ocean temperature rise, glacier retreat Sea levels
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Syllabus: GS- II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issues, Issue: USA’s response to the Israel’s Gaza war Context: UNSC resolution for ceasefire in Gaza adopted. USA’s response to the Israel’s Gaza war: Historically, the U.S. has supported Israel’s military actions in Palestine. It took five and a half months for the USA to allow a
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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Election Process Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) emphasized the importance of a level playing field (LPF) in 2024 general elections. Level playing field (LPF)-Significance Crucial for ensuring fair democratic elections. Ensures fairness in the electoral process, despite inherent inequalities among contestants. Model code of
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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Current affairs, Topic: Places in news, Issue: Hunger strike in Ladakh for inclusion in Sixth schedule Reasons behind demand for inclusion in Sixth Schedule: Ladakh’s Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Leh and Kargil lost powers after Ladakh was declared a Union Territory. Residents in Ladakh lack authority over their land,
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Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Industry and Industrial policies, Issue: Solar Industry Context: Government policy to discourage imports of solar panels. The policy requires solar module makers to undergo inspection by the National Institute of Solar Energy for certification. Being on the approved list allows companies to compete for government tenders, including flagship solar energy
Syllabus: GS II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Elections and RPA, Issue: Election Process Evolution and integration of technology in election campaign: 2014 elections-“Facebook elections“: Social media platforms were pivotal earning the title of “social media elections” 2019 general elections were labeled as the “WhatsApp elections” highlighting the platform’s role in disseminating political messages. 2024 global elections
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Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: Money Laundering and prevention, Issue: Prevention of Money Laundering Act(PMLA) History of money laundering law: In 1988, the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances was held, urging countries to combat money laundering from drug crimes. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was
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Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Industry – World and India, Issue: Nuclear Power plants Context: Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels was organized to promote use of nuclear energy as substitute to fossil fuel Nuclear energy as substitute to fossil fuel: Offers clean electricity generation with minimal carbon footprint. Greenhouse gas emissions during the entire life
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