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‘India-China relations a factor of stability amid global uncertainty’ ‘The only way to deal with the Chinese is directly’ (Both Covered) Change in status quo: India – China Context Despite both the leaders meeting each other twice since Chinese demolished Indian bunkers in the Doklam plateau, the situation doesn’t seem to unwind. Historical peace In 1980s,… Continue reading ‘India-China relations a factor of stability amid global uncertainty’ ‘The only way to deal with the Chinese is directly’

Monsoon to cover entire country this week:  Country to stay under monsoon for long Context: Monsoon rains are expected to cover the whole country in the next week and are likely to strengthen over central India. The concern: Normally, the monsoon enters into a ‘break,’ or a prolonged interval of around a week in the… Continue reading Monsoon to cover entire country this week: 

Prelims Related News 6,000 sq.km Antarctic iceberg splits: (Giant Ice break in Antarctica) Context: One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica. An U.S. satellite observed the berg on 12th July, 2017, while passing over a region known as the Larsen C Ice Shelf. What is it? The new Larsen… Continue reading Prelims Related News

Too early to settle the Aryan migration debate?:  Context: With genetic data currently available, it is difficult to deduce the direction of Aryan migration either into India or out of India during 3200 BC. Introduction: Scientists are converging the Aryan migration to the Subcontinent around 2000-1500 BC. Anyone who understands the complexity of Indian population… Continue reading Too early to settle the Aryan migration debate?: 

Nod for Bangladesh JIN pact:  Context: The Cabinet gave its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the agreement between India and Bangladesh for promotion and protection of investments. Introduction: The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved key trade, commerce, health and foreign cooperation proposals. The meeting also gave approval for signing… Continue reading Nod for Bangladesh JIN pact: 

Don’t fly into the same storm:  Context: Air India’s disinvestment, first attempted by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government, is being revived. Introduction: The sale bid the last time was a flop, shelved prematurely after all the bidders were either disqualified or dropped out. In May 2000, bids were invited for a 40 per cent stake… Continue reading Don’t fly into the same storm: 

Five-judge Bench to hear Aadhaar pleas:  Five judges- Bench constituted to hear Aadhaar pleas: Context: A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Aadhaar scheme, primarily whether the parting of biometric details by citizens to access welfare and benefits under the scheme is a violation… Continue reading Five-judge Bench to hear Aadhaar pleas: 

A Crisis Of Male Identity:  Context: In the recent times, due to the lack of making an identity through career and academics, male identity crisis has been exacerbated. Introduction: Identity can be divided into two broad categories: “Achieved” identity derived from individual endeavors (education, work and so on) “Ascribed” identity that is derived from intrinsic… Continue reading A Crisis Of Male Identity: 

Inflation conundrum:  Confusion with Inflation Context: The latest Consumer Price Index data shows headline that retail inflation has decelerated to a record low of 1.54% in June, 2017. The difficulty: The reading has slid below the 2% lower bound of the Reserve Bank of India’s medium-term target for CPI inflation has understandably led to calls… Continue reading Inflation conundrum: 

Tribunal prohibits dumping of waste near Ganga banks: (The Hindu) No development zone near Ganga river, says NGT Context An area of 100 metres from the edge of the Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao has been declared a ‘No Development Zone,’ with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) prohibiting dumping of waste within 500 metres of… Continue reading No development zone near Ganga river, says NGT