Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: India’s relations with other nations Issue: India-Qatar Context: the release of the eight former Indian naval personnel from Qatar. Significance: it highlights the importance of quiet diplomacy at a time of brinkmanship and geopolitical conflict. India – Qatar Relations: For Qatar: ties with India are historic and dependable. consistent […]
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Industry and Industrial policies Issue: Industrial Policy India is dealing with industrial stagnation and unequal growth. Challenges to Growth: Traditional reliance on manufacturing-led growth not yielded desired results. Continuing rise in unemployment. Increasing trade deficit: a reliance on imports. Services-driven growth doesn’t absorb labor effectively, leading to inequality. Education Disparities:
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Inflation Issue: Inflation Context:  A slight decrease in food price inflation contributed to a three-month low   in retail inflation. Prelims connect: Inflation is an increase in the prices of goods and services. Core inflation Vs headline inflation: Core inflation = Headline inflation – (Food and Fuel) inflation. Headline Inflation is
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Syllabus: GS- III Subject: Economy Topic: Financial markets Issue: IRDAI; insurance sector in India Context: The chairman of the IRDAI said that the approach of ‘one-size-fits-all’ has outdated due to the radical technology-driven changes taking place in the insurance industry. Â +1 Advantage for Mains: Reforms to be taken in Insurance sector: To revolutionize the insurance
Syllabus: GS- II Subject: International Relations Topic: International institutions, agencies and fora Issue: NATO Context: US former president Donald Trump said that he would not defend the NATO allies who have not been able to spend enough on defence. What is NATO’s Article 5? an armed attack against one member shall be considered an attack
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Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Polity Topic: Constitutional Bodies. Issue: Appointment of CEC’s & EC’s. Context: The Supreme Court refused to grant interim stay on a new law regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). Synopsis: The petitions challenged the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners
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Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economy Topic: Food security. Tags: #Foodsecurity #Tradedisputes. Issue: Food Security. Context: India may face potential trade disputes at WTO without permanent solution for food security, according to the discussions ahead of 13th ministerial conference (of WTO) in Abu Dhabi. Concerns: Uncertainty around ‘peace clause’ provisions prompts push for clearer guidelines. India invoked
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Syllabus: GS- II Subject: International Relations Topic: India’s relations with other nations. Tags: #India-UAE #IMEC #BAPSTemple. Context: India and the UAE signed pacts on trade, energy, and digital payments. Key Agreements: investment promotion, port infrastructure, power trade. India-Middle East Economic Corridor. digital payment platforms cultural cooperation. Modi thanked UAE for supporting the construction of the
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Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Art & Architecture Topic: Temple Architecture. Issue: India- UAE Context : Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple, built in Nagara style, resembles Ayodhya’s Ram Temple. The temple symbolizes UAE-India friendship and tolerance. Nagara architecture: ·        Features shikhara (mountain peak) over sanctum sanctorum. ·        Includes circumambulatory passage and mandapas (halls). ·        Shikhara symbolizes cosmic
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science & Technology Topic: Computers, Information & communication technologies Issue: Community Radio Stations. Context: Information and Broadcasting Minister released revised policy guidelines for Community Radio Stations (CRS) in India. Community Radio Stations (CRSs) are low power Radio Stations, which are meant to be set-up and operated by local communities. They play an
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