Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: India and its Neighborhood Context: Steady rise in the deployment of Chinese research vessels in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Previously Chinese ‘spy ship’ Yuan Wang 5 which is a dual-use ship for tracking satellites, rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles docked at the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka. Concerns […]
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Environment and Ecology Topic: Solar Energy Issue: Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana Context: Prime Minister announced ‘Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana’ with the target of installing rooftop solar on one crore houses. India’s solar energy Targets Installed Capacity(Aug 2023) 100 GW by 2022 70 GW 60 GW from utility project (mega concentrated solar parks) 58 GW
PM Modi announces solar roof-top scheme for one crore households Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Indian Polity and Constitution Topic: Federalism-issues Issue: BSF jurisdiction Context: Punjab has challenged the centre’s decision of extending BSF’s jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km from the Indo-Pakistan border. Border Security Force (BSF): BSF is one of the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) of India, was raised in 1965 for
Supreme Court to decide if Centre encroached on Punjab’s domain. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Economy Topic: Indices and reports Issue: Nasscom Indeed Report. Context: Nasscom-Indeed Report 2024. Highlights of the Report: DATA (For Mains)1. 77% of Gen Z students in India express interest in the technology industry. 2. Millennials and Gen Z constitute about 90% of the tech workforce in India. 3. 84% of organizations are
Technology industry of choice for Gen Z students: A report by Nasscom-Indeed. Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Indian Polity and Constitution Topic: Elections – Related Constitutional Provisions Context: Law Ministry statement on simultaneous polls. Synopsis: The Ram Nath Kovind-led high level committee (HLC) was appointed to consider “One Nation One Election” and make recommendations to the government. Reports: In 2018, the Law Commission presented a comprehensive report in support
81% of citizen responses have affirmed simultaneous polls: Law Ministry Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: International Relations Topic: Bilateral Relationship Context: Uganda’s President Museveni speech at the 19th Non Aligned Movement (NAM) summit held in Kampala, Uganda. Background: In the 1890s, labourers from British India were brought to Southeast Africa under indentured labour contracts to work on the construction of the Uganda Railway. In 1972, the President
Museveni regrets Indians’ expulsion by Idi Amin in 1970s Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Science and Technology Topic: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology – Space Context: NISAR mission is on track for an “early 2024” launch. NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR): Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory being jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. Orbital period: It will map the entire globe in 12 days.
NISAR Mission on track for a launch soon: NASA official Read More »
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Geography Topic: Resources – World and India (Metals) Issue: Rare Earth Metals. Context: Unused rare earths in old devices can meet 40% of demand by 2050, vital for clean energy; recycling eases mining and pollution. Synopsis: Critical for clean energy: electric vehicles, wind turbines. Renewable energy allows recovering rare earths for reuse.
Rare Earth Metals May Be Lurking in Your Junk Drawer Read More »
Syllabus: GS-III Subject: Economic Development Topic: Indian Initiatives, efforts and Commitments – National Missions. Issue: Asset Monetization. Context: In FY24, a record Rs 1.5 trillion asset monetization led by mining and highways is expected, surpassing previous achievements. Notable contributions from coal blocks and NHAI. Asset Monetisation: Asset monetisation is the process of creating new sources
Syllabus: GS-II Subject: Geography Topic: Resources – World and India –Metals. Issue: Copper Mining. Context: India’s Mines Ministry proposed sending an industry delegation to Zambia for potential copper exploration and mining projects. Synopsis: Zambia holds 6% of global copper reserves and is the eighth-largest producer in the world. Copper is vital in construction, consumer durables,
India to send industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia. Read More »
