Source: IE Subject: Mapping Context: Bulgaria officially adopted the euro on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone and retiring its national currency, the lev. About Bulgaria joins eurozone: What it is? Bulgaria is a Balkan nation in southeastern Europe and a member of the European Union (since 2007) and NATO (since …
Context: The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on ethanol-based products after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged potential carcinogenic risks from prolonged exposure. About European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban: What it is? The proposal by the European Union seeks to restrict or phase out ethanol-containing products, including fuel additives, industrial solvents, and personal …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: The Print Context: Georgia is witnessing turmoil as protests erupted following the government’s decision to delay European Union (EU) membership talks until 2028. About Georgia: Capital: Tbilisi. Neighbours: Russia (north and northeast), Azerbaijan (east and southeast), Armenia and Turkey (south), Black Sea (west). Geographical Features: Highest Point: Mount Shkhara in the Greater Caucasus range. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: PIB Context: India, in collaboration with the European Union, is set to launch the Proba-3 Space Satellite, a solar observatory mission, in December 2024. About Proba-3 Space Satellite: Objective: Solar observation, specifically focusing on the dynamics of the Sun’s corona. Collaboration: Joint mission by the European Union and India, highlighting international cooperation in scientific …
InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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Background of Ukraine issue Tensions between Ukraine and Russia, both former Soviet states, escalated in late 2013 over a landmark political and trade deal with the European Union.After the pro-Russian then-President, Viktor Yanukovych, suspended the talks, weeks of protests in Kiev erupted into violence. Then, in March 2014, Russia annexed Crimea,an autonomous peninsula in southern Ukraine with strong …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Organisations. Context: Russia’s membership in the Council of Europe has been suspended after its invasion of Ukraine. What’s the issue? Russia has launched a full-blown attack on Ukraine, with Russian forces entering the Obolon district, which is less than 10 km away from Central Kyiv – …
Introduction: In the latest development, Russia has started 10 days of joint military drills with close ally Belarus, which has a long border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital is located just about 75 miles south of the border with Belarus, and the West fears that Russia could use Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. Ukraine …
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Context: In a new initiative to revive talks on a free trade agreement that have been suspended since 2013, the two sides of India and European Union announced a “high level dialogue” to try and take the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) forward. India and the European Union committed to a framework for …
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