GS Paper 3: Syllabus: Developments in science and technology. Context: With the EV industry growing rapidly, the demand for lithium, an essential resource for EV battery makers, has surged along. Significance: It is estimated that if the entirety of ore from the African mines are extracted, it will be sufficient to meet the …
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 …
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 3. India’s substantive engagement of the past with Afghanistan was aimed at the realisation of a stable polity and it remains the most viable option as Afghanistan enters a new phase in its turbulent political evolution. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: New …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: A number of Chinese companies have already begun “on-site inspections” of possible projects to tap lithium deposits in Afghanistan, having received the green light to do so from the Taliban regime. Background: Lithium is one of many resources in Afghanistan present in large deposits …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: The international criminal court’s new prosecutor has asked the court to relaunch an inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity committed by the Taliban and supporters of the Islamic State in Afghanistan since 2003. ICC has notified the Taliban via Afghanistan’s …
Topic: India and its neighbourhood- relations. 3. With a Taliban takeover now a reality in Afghanistan, India is left with limited options to protect its interests there. The time for hesitant, backchannel parleys is over and New Delhi must begin talks with Taliban as it is a strategic necessity. Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …
