GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Effects of policies of developed nations. Context: The violations of international law, as well as foreign interference in the disputed waters of the South China Sea by China, has led many South-East Asian nations to oppose Beijing’s military activities in the area. Countries that share the South China Sea, …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Internal security related issues. Context: Assam and Meghalaya have partially resolved a 50-year-old border dispute in six of the 12 sectors along their 885-km boundary. Both states signed a “historic” agreement for a closure in six disputed sectors that were taken up for resolution in the first phase. …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: International Relations. Context: Iran has offered its support for a ceasefire plan put forward by rebels it backs in Yemen’s war, saying it could be an “appropriate platform” for ending the conflict. The Houthi rebels have announced the proposal and offered peace talks on condition Saudi Arabia stops its …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions. Context: Leading media groups from the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) have put together a three-month long training programme for journalists. The programme was an initiative of the BRICS Media Forum. About the BRICS Media Forum: The Forum was established …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important Statutory Organizations. Context: In a move to make legal aid more accessible for women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has launched a legal aid clinic which will act as a single-window facility for resolving grievances of women by …
GS Paper 2: Topic covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court by two Kashmir residents challenging the Centre’s decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Union Territory of Jammu and …
GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Important Geographical phenomenon. Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the season’s first heat wave and severe heat wave March 11 and the first depression March 3. Experts say this is early compared to previous years and may be because of an unexpected climatic anomaly which could, in turn, …
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