Source: IE Context: Recently, US President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, sparking debates over the geopolitical and historical significance of such a name change. About Gulf of Mexico: Location: A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Neighbouring Nations: North …
GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Code of Ethics and Conduct Source: BBC Context: The US Supreme Court has released its first-ever code of conduct, comprising nine pages of ethics rules for its justices. Recent Controversy in the US Justice System: The need for a code of conduct move comes as the court faces increased …
Mapping Source: TH Context: A devastating wildfire swept through Maui, Hawaii, leading to destruction, fatalities, and evacuations. Maui is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago of eight major volcanic islands, several atolls, and numerous smaller islets in the North Pacific Ocean, extending some …
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Source: BS Context: During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, there has been an increase in both inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) to India and Indian investment in the US. What are FDI and FPI? FDI stands for Foreign Direct Investment, which refers to the investment made by a foreign …
Source: IE Thousands of dead fish washed up on the beaches of southeast Texas due to a phenomenon called “fish kill,” which occurs when low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water cause suffocation of the fish. Warmer oceans, potentially influenced by climate change, can lead to decreased dissolved oxygen levels, making such incidents …
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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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: International Ethics Source: IE Context: San Francisco supervisors have backed the idea of paying reparations to Black people What are Reparations? Reparations are the act or process of making amends for a wrong. Effective and prompt reparation is intended to promote justice. Why Reparations? The state of California and …
To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation; With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States. Let me express my thanks to the historic slate of candidates who accompanied me on this journey, and especially …
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The Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) and the North Western Frontier Provinces (NWFP) were always been the breeding grounds of Taliban under the ISI (Inter Services Intelligence) and Pak military supervision.
