GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues & Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Source: TH Context: The Governor of Tamil Nadu (RN Ravi) has dismissed a Minister (V. Senthilbalaji) in the Council of Ministers of TN and later backtracked on his decision keeping the dismissal order in abeyance. About the minister and his dismissal: …
Mapping Source: TH Both India and China have ramped up infrastructure development on the north bank of Pangong Tso Lake in eastern Ladakh and western Tibet. China is constructing a bridge to connect the north and south banks of the lake, while India is building a black-topped road on its side of the north bank. …
Source: PIB Context: The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) called Tejas has completed seven years of service in the Indian Air Force. About Light Combat Aircraft (LCA):
Source: DTE Context: World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a bulletin (after 7 years gap) indicating a steady recovery of the ozone layer, particularly over the Antarctic region. About Ozone Layer: The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere, …
Source: PIB Context: The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, has authorized Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks to implement the Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023. About the scheme:
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: Hul Divas is observed annually on June 30 in memory of tribal leaders — Sidho and Kanhu Murmu — who led the Santhal hul (rebellion) on June 30, 1855, at Bhognadih in Sahebganj district (now Jharkhand) About Santhal Rebellion:
Content for Mains Enrichment Source: DTE The Maharashtra Onion Farmers Group, consisting of around 2,000 farmer members, has been using social media platforms and in-person gatherings to share localized weather warnings and agricultural strategies to cope with climate change. The group helps farmers anticipate and prepare for extreme weather events and other impacts of climate …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Bilateral, Regional Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Source: TH Context: India’s rise as a global player is inevitably linked to the kind of partnership it enjoys with Africa. India-Africa ties – Background: India enjoys historical, political, economic, and cultural connections with the African continent for …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance Source: TH Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking action against political parties that fail to publish details of candidates’ criminal antecedents as ordered by the Supreme Court. Meaning of Criminalization of Politics: The criminalisation of politics refers to …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Colonization and Decolonization Source: IE Context: The Netherlands has issued an apology for its historical involvement in slavery, marking the 150th anniversary of its abolishment in Suriname and Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. The acknowledgement: Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Mark Rutte acknowledged the country’s role in the …
