With the independence of the Republic of India and the formation of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the year 1949, one of the policies for the Indian government was that of maintaining cordial relations with China When China announced that it would be occupying Tibet, India sent a letter of protest proposing negotiations… Continue reading India-China Policies
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The Humbling War (Sino-India war of 1962)
India was unexpectedly attacked on October 20, 1962 in what famously came to be known as Sino-India war of 1962. On October 20, 1962, China’s People’s Liberation Army invaded India in Ladakh, and across the McMahon Line in the then North-East Frontier Agency Till the start of the war, the Indian side was confident… Continue reading The Humbling War (Sino-India war of 1962)
Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage
• Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY) is known for its religious value, cultural significance. It is undertaken by hundreds of people every year. Holding significance for Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva, it holds religious importance also for the Jains and the Buddhists. • As a result of this stand-off, China has denied passage… Continue reading Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage
CO2 Levels in India
Context: The first-ever satellite-based picture of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration over India has shown that it is way above the safety mark and also matches what has been observed in other parts of the world. Details The findings are based on the readings from the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) The observations for the study were… Continue reading CO2 Levels in India
About Stressed Assets and how it is different from NPA
A stressed asset is an indicator of the health of the banking system. It is a combination of NPA, Restructured loans and Written off assets. Assets of the banking system comprises of loans given and investment in bonds made by banks. Quality of the asset indicates how much of the loans taken by the borrowers… Continue reading About Stressed Assets and how it is different from NPA
Learn all about Qatar crisis
Context Amid the ongoing Qatar crisis, Doha has recently implied that although they are looking forward to work together with other Gulf nations, they are reluctant to discuss any measures that impinge the sovereignty of Qatar. Key Highlights Four Arab countries out of which three are also the members of Gulf Cooperation Council – Saudi… Continue reading Learn all about Qatar crisis
Must Read News Articles – July 1
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 India and neighbors Border standoff: India warns of serious impact: (The Hindu) India is deeply concerned at the recent Chinese actions and has conveyed to the Chinese Government that such construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for India. Face-off in Doklam: (Indian Express,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 1
Mains Guidance Program – Admissions Open Now
[table id=2 /] For Queries Related to MGP Admissions, call: Shantanu at +91-8800631116; Vinay at +91-9821711605 About Mains Guidance Program Mains Guidance Program, is a Test Series based Preparation Plan for Civil Services Mains Examination. It offers candidates a timely Test Based and Mentor Assessment based full length 3 hours test series. It… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program – Admissions Open Now
Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Before you start writing the Essay, read some tips on How to write an awesome Essay. Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations. 2. India may… Continue reading Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Government’s new Hydrocarbon policy
Context Brand new oil and gas block licensing policy is introduced this Wednesday which will open up 2.8 million square kilometers of sedimentary basins for exploration and production activities. Why government has come up with such policy? The lack of seismic sedimentary basin data had been hampering the oil and gas exploration and production sector… Continue reading Government’s new Hydrocarbon policy
