Source-This post on Integrated theatre commands has been created based on the article “Why Indian armed forces will shift to integrated theatre commands” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate. Context-The article highlights the significance of integrated theatre commands for ensuring cohesiveness… Continue reading Integrated theatre commands
Role of India in contemporary international trade
Source-This post on Role of India in contemporary international trade has been created based on the article “War minus shooting: Role of India in contemporary international trade” published in “Business Standard” on 24 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2-International Relations– Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests & GS Paper-3-… Continue reading Role of India in contemporary international trade
Can gold replace financial assets?
Source-This post on Can gold replace financial assets? Has been created based on the article “Limits of the global gold rush” published in “Business Standards” on 24 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Indian Economy Context-The article discusses the limitations of gold as a primary reserve asset. The international gold prices have surged by over 30%… Continue reading Can gold replace financial assets?
RBI Surplus Transfer to Government-Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a Rs. 2.11 lakh crore surplus or dividend transfer to the Central Government for the accounting year 2023-24. There has been an increase in surplus transfer to the tune of 141% over the last year’s (2022-23) dividend transfer of Rs 87,416 crore. Additionally,… Continue reading RBI Surplus Transfer to Government-Explained Pointwise
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Source-This post on Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “Supreme Court halts deportation of Cooch Behar woman declared foreigner by tribunal” published in “Bar and Bench” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently stopped the deportation of a woman who had been declared a foreigner by a… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Source-This post on Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has been created based on the article “Supreme Court Upholds ICAI Rule Limiting Number Of Tax Audits By Chartered Accountants Per Yer; Declares It Operative From April 1, 2024” published in “Live Law” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? The Supreme Court recently confirmed… Continue reading Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024
Source-This post on Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 has been created based on the article “India ranks 39th on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development” published in “Times Travel” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? India has raised its ranking in the newly released Travel & Tourism Development Index compared to… Continue reading Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024
Ujani Dam
Source-This post on Ujani Dam has been created based on the article “6 Drown As Boat Capsizes In Dam Backwaters In Pune” published in “NDTV” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a boat capsized in the backwaters of Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Pune district, drowning six persons, including two children. About Ujani Dam… Continue reading Ujani Dam
eVTOL Aircraft
Source-This post on eVTOL Aircraft has been created based on the article “Is eVTOL a boon or bane? It depends on how we put it to use” published in “Down to Earth” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? The ePlane Company, incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, plans to launch its e-flying… Continue reading eVTOL Aircraft
Stone age and related study
Source-This post on Stone age and related study has been created based on the article “Was the Stone Age actually the Age of Wood?” published in “Indian Express” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? New research suggests that the Stone Age, a longprehistoric period known for human and ancestral use of stone tools, could… Continue reading Stone age and related study
