Archives GS: 2 International relations: Jerusalem is Israel’s capital:U.S. (The Hindu) U.S. President Donald Trump reversed decades of policy on Wednesday and recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite warnings from around the world that the gesture will further drive a wedge between Israel and the Palestinians. Let us be realistic about the UNSC… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 7
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Must Read News Articles –December 6
Archives GS: 2 International relations: UAE to set to open more consular offices in India (The Hindu) Boosting bilateral engagement with India, the United Arab Emirates will open several new consular centres in India and invest $75 billion of its sovereign wealth fund in the country, its envoy said on Tuesday. Indian Constitution and Polity:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 6
Must Read News Articles –December 5
Archives GS-2 Polity and governance Govt. may oversee mutts and temples – Religious mutts and temples under their control that have so far remained outside the ambit of the Karnataka government could come under its purview if changes being considered to the ‘Muzrai’ Act are any indication. The one-election idea is a farce(The Hindu, Editorial)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 5
Must Read News Articles –December 4
Archives GS- 1 Geography: A cyclone called Ockhi — why this is raising such an unusual storm: Cyclones are no strangers to the Indian coast, our east coast in particular witnessing several cyclonic storms each year. Yet, Ockhi, the latest powerful cyclone, is unlike other recent ones. GS-2 Polity and governance The gag on free speech… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 4
Must Read News Articles –December 3
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Is the pact on Rohingya important? (The Hindu) Bangladesh And Myanmar announced last week that they had signed a Memorandum of Agreement to begin the repatriation of more than 6,20,000 Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh in the past few months. Xi Jinping backs China-Myanmar economic corridor during talks… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 3
Must Read News Articles –December 2
Archives GS: 2 International Relations: Scripting another Asian narrative (The Hindu Editorial) Japan is filling the vacuum created by the U.S.’s withdrawal from the region Obama highlights issues of tolerance, NGOs, LGBT rights (The Hindu) Unveiling his new role as a social reformer at a townhall and media event in Delhi, former United States President… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 2
Must Read News Articles –December 1
Archives GS: 2 International relations: Hasina inaugurates nuclear power plant construction (The Hindu) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated construction work on the much-awaited Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Ishwardi, located in the western part of the country. Doklam is in our area, says China (The Hindu) The Chinese military on Thursday hinted… Continue reading Must Read News Articles –December 1
Must Read News Articles – November 30
Archives GS: 2 International relations: U.S. now within range of N. Korea’s nuclear weapons (The Hindu) North Korea said it successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday in a “breakthrough” that puts the U.S. mainland within the range of its nuclear weapons whose warheads could withstand re-entry to the Earth’s atmosphere. Singapore… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 30
Must Read News Articles – November 29
Archives GS: 2 International relations: India, Russia update pact on security (The Hindu) India and Russia concluded a comprehensive agreement on security and reviewed the implementation of the Agreement on Information Security signed in October 2016 during the just-concluded visit of Home Minister Rajnath Singh. First phase of Chabahar port work over, Iran tells India,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 29
Must Read News Articles – November 28
Archives GS: 1 Childhood foregone (The Hindu Opinion) It is a shame that the goal to eradicate child labour by 2025 seems elusive A looming threat (The Hindu Opinion) All children diagnosed with TB must get paediatric fixed-dose combination drugs GS:2 International relations: A good augury (Indian Express Opinion) Large turnout marks Nepal’s first phase… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – November 28
