Source: The post is based on an article “In light of China-Russia alliance and Ukraine conflict, India and the new Eurasia” published in The Indian Express on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: changing relations between Asia and Europe News: The article discusses the changing geopolitical scenario between Asia and Europe. Contents1 How… Continue reading In light of China-Russia alliance and Ukraine conflict, India and the new Eurasia
India’s new proposal for migrant voting
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new proposal for migrant voting” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms in India News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that it has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM). However, the ECI could… Continue reading India’s new proposal for migrant voting
New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak
Source– The post is based on the article “New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak” published in The Hindu on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. GS3- Food security Relevance– Food security Act and related schemes News– The article explains the recently announced new version of Pradhan Mantri Garib… Continue reading New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak
Global Risk Report: Natural disasters, extreme weather second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report
Source: The post is based on the article “Natural disasters, extreme weather, second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report” published in Down To Earth on 16th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ‘Global risk’?3 What is the Global Risk Report?4 What are the key findings of the report?5 Major… Continue reading Global Risk Report: Natural disasters, extreme weather second-most severe global risk in short term, says WEF report
India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited(IRRPL) has started producing AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles at Korwa in Uttar Pradesh. This makes India the first country outside Russia… Continue reading India, Russia begin manufacturing of AK-203 assault rifles in U.P.’s Amethi
India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022” published in Business Standard on 17th January 2023. What is the News? India’s merchandise trade crossed the $ 1 trillion mark in the calendar year 2022 with the share of exports at $450 billion and imports at $723… Continue reading India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022
Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again” published in PIB on 18th January 2023. What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is all set to begin excavation at Delhi’s Purana Qila again. What is Purana Qila? Purana Qila… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India all set to begin Excavation at Purana Qila again
In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About China’s Declining Population3 Why is China’s population declining?4 What will be the impact of this on China?5 Where does India stand?6 How can India… Continue reading In a landmark shift, China’s population declines in 2022
UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
Source: The post is based on the article “UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold” published in The Hindu on 17th January 2023. What is the News? The United Nations Security Council(UNSC) 1267 Committee has listed Abdul Rehman Makki as a global terrorist. What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? It was… Continue reading UNSC 1267 Committee: UNSC’s sanctions committee blacklists LeT’s Makki after China lifts its hold
SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade
Source: The post is based on the article “SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade” published in Business Standard on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has given details of a proposed framework for shifting to a new payments system for secondary market trades. The… Continue reading SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade
