GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in science and technology. Context: Serbians have been taking to the streets, blocking main roads and bridges and halting traffic, to protest against Rio Tinto’s plans to mine lithium in the Jadar valley near Lozinca town in the country. Potential: As reported by Reuters, the mine would …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Awareness in space. Context: ISRO’s indigenous new launch rockets, called the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), is likely to have its much-delayed, maiden development flight this April. New ISRO Chairman Somanath himself is credited with the design and development of the SSLV during his time as director of the …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Context: The U.S. House of Representatives has introduced the ambitious 2022 Act to create opportunities for America’s manufacturing, preeminence in technology, and economic strength, or America COMPETES Act of 2022. It proposes to open …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs. Context: The Supreme Court has asked 6,000-odd NGOs to go back to the government for redressal of their grievances on non-renewal of their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration. A petition was filed in the court asking the NGOs to be allowed to continue receiving …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues arising out of their implementation. Context: The Padma awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day. As many as 128 people ranging from veteran politicians, businessmen, scientists and doctors to artists and ordinary people engaged in public service were announced to …
