GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Context: Recently, the government has decided to install a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary and as part of the year …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Context: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three accused in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at Bhatindi in Jammu & Kashmir in June this year. Background: During investigation it was found …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the ‘Meendum Manjappai’ campaign aimed at creating awareness on the usage of cloth bags instead of single-use plastic bags. Background: The Tamil Nadu government has already banned 14 types of plastic materials. Way ahead? Enforcement …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: India has conveyed to the military rulers of Myanmar that it seeks early return of democracy in Myanmar. What’s the issue? Myanmar has been internationally isolated because of the violent crackdown on protesting citizens. India’s demands: Myanmar’s return to democracy at the …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effects of policies of other countries on India. China- Hong Kong Relations: Context: Pillar of Shame, a memorial to the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown, was recently dismantled by China. Pillar of Shame: The Pillar of Shame, a haunting eight-metre tall sculpture showing intertwined bodies with hollowed eyes …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral Relations. Context: India and Australia are fast-tracking negotiation regarding the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). India- Australia bilateral trade: India’s exports to Australia amounted to $4.04 billion while imports were $8.24 billion in FY21. Major Indian exports to Australia are petroleum products, medicines, polished diamonds, …
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