Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: External economy News- The topic of dedollarisation seems to be in discourse. Dedollarisation refers to the deposing of the U.S. dollar from the reserve currency status… Continue reading Is the supremacy of the U.S. dollar under threat?

A new troika for India’s northeast region

Source- The post is based on the article “A new troika for India’s northeast region” published in “The Hindu” on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Regional cooperation for development of northeast News– Recently, the third India-Japan Intellectual Dialogue was hosted by the Asian Confluence (ASCON), in Agartala. It showed that the current… Continue reading A new troika for India’s northeast region

India has a crucial role in setting international statistical standards

Source- The post is based on the article “India has a crucial role in setting international statistical standards” published in the “Live mint” on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Important international institutions News– Recently, India was elected to the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC) after a gap of two decades. The membership is… Continue reading India has a crucial role in setting international statistical standards

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 24th, 2023

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 24th, 2023

Quantum leap – New mission can lead to benefits across sectors

Source: The post is based on the article “Quantum leap – New mission can lead to benefits across sectors” published in the Business Standard on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About National Quantum Mission. News: The government’s recent announcement for National Quantum Mission… Continue reading Quantum leap – New mission can lead to benefits across sectors

50 years of Basic Structure Doctrine – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 50 Years of Basic Structure Doctrine marks a significant milestone in India’s constitutional history. The doctrine was established in 1973 through the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case, this doctrine has helped preserve the core principles of the Indian Constitution. Over the past five decades, the Basic Structure Doctrine has played… Continue reading 50 years of Basic Structure Doctrine – Explained, pointwise

Behind the ‘Russia tilt’ – Unpacking India’s ‘national interest’, more than a year after the invasion

Source: The post is based on the article “Behind the ‘Russia tilt’ – Unpacking India’s ‘national interest’, more than a year after the invasion” published in the Business Standard on 24th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About India’s ‘national interest’ and the… Continue reading Behind the ‘Russia tilt’ – Unpacking India’s ‘national interest’, more than a year after the invasion

India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index

Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index

DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform

Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform” published in PIB on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. What is… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Successful Trial of BMD Interceptor from Naval Platform

Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23

Source: The post is based on the article “Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23” published in The Hindu on 23rd April 2023 What is the News? The Department of Revenue Intelligence has released its data on gold smuggling cases in India. About Gold Smuggling Cases in India India is the largest… Continue reading Cases of aviation staff caught smuggling gold doubled in 2022-23

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