Source: The post on the working of the IMF is based on the article “Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system” published in Live mint on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The global economy faces challenges… Continue reading On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
Source: This post on the challenges of mobilising climate finance has been created based on the article “Stocktaking climate finance — a case of circles in red ink” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the challenges associated… Continue reading On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
Source: This post on cash for query case has been created based on the article “Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Parliament—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: This article… Continue reading On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
Source: This post on issues faced by urban local bodies has been created based on the article “Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Evolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: This article… Continue reading On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina
Source: The post is based on the article “Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project?3 Who’s funding the project?4 What is the significance of Agartala-Akhaura cross-border rail link project? Why… Continue reading Akhaura-Agartala rail link to be inaugurated virtually by PM Modi, Sheikh Hasina
Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is JioSpaceFiber?3 How is JioSpaceFiber different from Starlink?4 What is Satellite Internet? Why in the News? Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber at the… Continue reading Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers
What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained
Source: The post is based on the article “What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The U.S government has agreed to relax the sanctions imposed on Venezuela’s oil, gas and mining industries on the condition that the Venezuelan President… Continue reading What has caused the recent thaw in U.S.-Venezuela ties? | Explained
PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra” published in “PIB” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the programme marking the culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. What is the… Continue reading PM participates in program marking culmination of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra
WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee” published in “The Hindu” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India has to decide between the candidates of Bangladesh or Nepal for the post of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO). What is the… Continue reading WHO post: India to choose Bangladesh or Nepal nominee
