Source: The post is based on the article “Geopolitics without geoeconomics, a fool’s errand” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: Importance of geo-economics for India. News: India has shown a great desire to be a… Continue reading Geopolitics without geoeconomics, a fool’s errand
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SCO meet highlighted flux in Eurasia; Delhi must help push new connectivity initiatives with region
Source– The post is based on the following articles “SCO meet highlighted flux in Eurasia; Delhi must help push new connectivity initiatives with region” published in the Indian Express on 19th September 2022. “Era of war is over” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or… Continue reading SCO meet highlighted flux in Eurasia; Delhi must help push new connectivity initiatives with region
After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo
Source: The post is based on the article “After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo” published in the Indian Express on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Relevance: About the recent amendment to BCCI Constitution. News: Recently, the Supreme Court approved the amendments proposed to the BCCI constitution to… Continue reading After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo
The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act
Source: The post is based on the article “The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India. Relevance: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). News: Recently, Russia hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok. The Prime Minister of India has virtually… Continue reading The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act
Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop
Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges. Relevance: About the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSC). News: The recently concluded monsoon session was adjourned sine die. Parliament had only limited legislative… Continue reading Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop
BCCI office-bearers can have two terms before cool-off period
Source: The post is based on the article “BCCI office-bearers can have two terms before cool-off period” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court held that the three-year cooling-off period for BCCI office-bearers will kick in only after they complete two consecutive terms in the apex cricket body. About the ‘cooling-off period’ in… Continue reading BCCI office-bearers can have two terms before cool-off period
SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag
Source: The post is based on the article “SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. What is the News? Days before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the SCO officials said that the SCO is not a military bloc nor is it aimed at any one country or group. About the statement The statement… Continue reading SCO fights ‘anti-West dictators club’ tag
Cabinet approves addition of four tribes to ST list
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves addition of four tribes to ST list” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra has approved the addition of four tribes to the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST), including those from Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and… Continue reading Cabinet approves addition of four tribes to ST list
Union govt. push for use of Hindi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union govt. push for use of Hindi” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to the Ministry of External Affairs to promote the use of Hindi for official work in banks, public sector undertakings, embassies and other government offices located… Continue reading Union govt. push for use of Hindi
No specific law against hate speech: EC
Source: The post is based on the article “No specific law against hate speech: EC” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. What is the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) in the Supreme Court has said that due to the lack of a specific law against hate speech and rumour during polls. About the case on hate speech… Continue reading No specific law against hate speech: EC
