Source: The post Global Conflicts Challenge UN and India’s Role has been created, based on the article “In 2025, India must play the role of peacemaker” published in “Live mint” on 3rd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Context: The article discusses global… Continue reading Global Conflicts Challenge UN and India’s Role
India Plans Tax Reforms to Reduce Debt
Source: The post India Plans Tax Reforms to Reduce Debt has been created, based on the article “Next steps in fiscal management” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy- mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses India’s government plans to manage its finances better by reducing the national… Continue reading India Plans Tax Reforms to Reduce Debt
Sree Narayana Guru
News: The remarks of Kerala Chief Minister, at the inaugural session of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage, on Sree Narayana Guru have set off a controversy. About Sree Narayana Guru He was a saint, philosopher, social reformer who advocated social equality and spiritual enlightenment. He was born in Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram, in the Ezhava… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A four-day faunal survey, organised by the Travancore Nature History Society in collaboration with the Forest department, conducted at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary has added to its biodiversity. About Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a protected area nestled in the southern part of the Western Ghats in the Kollam district of Kerala. … Continue reading Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
Working of in-flight Internet
News: Air India has announced the rollout of Wi-fi Internet connectivity services on selected domestic and international flights. Technologies used to provide in-flight internet It operates primarily on two kinds of technology: Ground based cellular towers- An antenna, placed around the plane’s belly, picks up signals from the nearest tower on ground to… Continue reading Working of in-flight Internet
Decline in Suicides Among CISF Personnel
Source: This post on Decline in Suicides Among CISF Personnel has been created based on ‘Suicides among CISF personnel dip 40% due to proactive measures’ published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS -3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: This article provides an in-depth overview of Air India’s introduction of in-flight… Continue reading Decline in Suicides Among CISF Personnel
Air India’s Rollout of In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity
Source: This post on Air India’s Rollout of In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity has been created based on Explained: How in-flight Internet works published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS -3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: This article provides an in-depth overview of Air India’s introduction of in-flight Wi-Fi services, making… Continue reading Air India’s Rollout of In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity
Evaluating the Legacy of Manmohan Singh’s Leadership and 1991 Economic Reforms
Source: This post on Evaluating the Legacy of Manmohan Singh’s Leadership and 1991 Economic Reforms has been created based on Remembering the impactful legacy of wise leadership published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS -3- Economic Development Context: The article is a reflective analysis on the economic and social transformations India underwent during… Continue reading Evaluating the Legacy of Manmohan Singh’s Leadership and 1991 Economic Reforms
Linking of Aadhaar with Voter IDs
Source: This post on Linking of Aadhaar with Voter IDs has been created based on Should voter ID be linked with Aadhaar to combat voter fraud? published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2025. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS -2- Polity Context: The article discusses the debate surrounding the linkage of Aadhaar with voter ID cards in India, particularly in the… Continue reading Linking of Aadhaar with Voter IDs
Torrijos-Carter Treaties
News: Donald Trump has called the transfer of Panama Canal to Panama as foolish. This has brought Torrijos-Carter Treaties in the news. About Torrijos-Carter Treaties They are two treaties which were signed by the United States and Panama in 1977. Panama Canal Treaty: It provided for joint US-Panama control until December 31, 1999, after which… Continue reading Torrijos-Carter Treaties
