Source: The post challenges and debates around the RBI’s approach to controlling inflation has been created, based on the article “Tweaking the inflation targeting mandate” published in “Business standard” on 21st May 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian economy – Mobilization of resources Context: The article discusses the challenges and debates around… Continue reading Challenges and debates around the RBI’s approach to controlling inflation
The Need for Judicial Vigilance
Source: This post on The Need for Judicial Vigilance has been created based on the article “Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: The article highlights the importance of… Continue reading The Need for Judicial Vigilance
Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Source-This post on Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been created based on the article “An Expert Explains: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s death means for Iran” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on… Continue reading Death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Railway strike of 1974
Source-This post on Railway strike of 1974 has been created based on the article “Revisiting the Railway strike of 1974” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-1– Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country Context: The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the railway workers’ general strike in India. This… Continue reading Railway strike of 1974
VIP Helicopter Crashes- Reasons and Guidelines- Explained Pointwise
On May 19, 2024, the fatal crash of a Bell 212 helicopter, flying the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has drawn our attention towards helicopter crashes. The fatal crash of the Iranian president’s helicopter is the latest in a series of helicopter crashes involving politicians and other high-ranking officials, over… Continue reading VIP Helicopter Crashes- Reasons and Guidelines- Explained Pointwise
New Caledonia
Source-This post on New Caledonia has been created based on the article “France: Will quell New Caledonia riots ‘whatever the cost”published in “Times of India” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? French security forces are intensifying their actions to restore order in New Caledonia due to continuing and fatal disturbances. About New Caledonia 1. Geographical… Continue reading New Caledonia
Project Astra
Source-This post on Project Astra has been created based on the article “AI’s ‘Her’ moment: OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Project Astra make real-life strides” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Google showcased an early version of Project Astra at its annual developer conference. About Project Astra 1. It is… Continue reading Project Astra
Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
Source-This post on Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) has been created based on the article “Strengthening global cooperation in crime prevention and enhancing criminal justice systems: highlights from the 33rd Crime Commission” published in “The UN Official page” on 21st May 2024. Why in News? The 33rd session of the Commission on Crime… Continue reading Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)
‘Self-affirmation is very important especially on the interview day because if you are scared then it is difficult’, Says Subhra Panda, AIR 204, UPSC 2023
Subhra Panda has secured AIR 204 in the recently released final results of UPSC Civil Services 2023 Examination. In this conversation, she has revealed her journey from the beginning to becoming the UPSC Topper of 2023, including her strategy for exam and how she tackled the challenges. Following is the transcript of that conversation. In… Continue reading ‘Self-affirmation is very important especially on the interview day because if you are scared then it is difficult’, Says Subhra Panda, AIR 204, UPSC 2023
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
Source-This post on Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) has been created based on the article “Antarctic Parliament meets in Kochi: what’s on the table?” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? India is hosting the 46th session of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46), also referred to as… Continue reading Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
