GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: DTE Context: India has been leading the blue economy discourse at the highest level with its geographic and geostrategic position, putting greater focus on the Indian Ocean region but abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear is a serious threat worldwide. About Blue Economy: Blue economy …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment, Conservation Source: DTE Context: According to a report titled ‘XDI’s Gross Domestic Climate Risk’, the Indian economy is likely to suffer alongside China and the US due to climatic impacts. About the report: It has been prepared by XDI (The Cross Dependency Initiative) – an independent specialist established …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: International Relations Source: IE Context: After over a year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new concerns are being raised about Beijing’s probable willingness to support Moscow militarily. Russia-China relations: Both pledged their commitment to a “no limits” friendship. According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the China-Russia partnership is established on …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Source: IE Context: The Central government is seeking to change guidelines [issued by the SC after the Indira Jaising vs. Union of India case in 2017] for the designation of senior lawyers. Background: Indira Jaising (India’s first woman Senior …
GS Papers 1 Syllabus: French Revolution, Napoleon’s Invasions Source: Indian Express Context: Russia asked French President Emmanuel Macron to remember the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte after he called for Russia’s defeat against Ukraine. Why did France invade Russia under Napoleon? After winning the battle of Friedland in 1807, Napoleon signed the Treaties of …
