Context: US – Iran Conflict. More in news: Iran’s top military commander, Gen Qasem Soleimani, is killed by a US drone strike in Iraq. In retaliation, Iran on Wednesday launched ballistic missile attacks at American troops in two military bases in Iraq. Timeline of US – Iran conflict: 1979: The US and Iran are at… Continue reading 7 PM |From the brink of war: on U.S.-Iran conflict| 9th January 2020
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Must Read News Articles I 9th January 2020
GS -2 In a first, submarines of China, Pakistan rehearse in Arabian Sea Navies of China and Pakistan, holding nine-day exercises in the Arabian Sea to enhance their all-weather strategic partnership, have for the first-time deployed submarines, providing a rare major exposure to the Chinese navy in the region. Reading between fault-lines The article highlights… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 9th January 2020
7 PM |Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity: On India – Australia Relationship| 8th January 2020
Context: India – Australia relations. More in news: Record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought have fuelled a series of massive bushfires across Australia. As a consequence of the bushfires, the debate on global warming, climate change and fossil fuels is going to intensify, the two economies should focus towards cleaner energy. Australia’s Bushfire: Although… Continue reading 7 PM |Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity: On India – Australia Relationship| 8th January 2020
Must Read News Articles I 8th January 2020
GS -2 Amidst a tragedy, an opportunity The article highlights that the raging bushfires give India and Australia a chance to deepen their dialogue, including on energy G3 -3 India must create 70 million jobs to achieve $5 trillion economy by 2024 Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister of Singapore, and a renowned economist and a political… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 8th January 2020
Must Read News Articles I 6th January 2020
GS – 1 Safeguarding the idea of India The editorial argues that the nations current social and political predicament poses and existential challenge. GS -2 Scoring a foreign policy self goal The editorial highlights that the government political expediency over the Citizenship Act has landed India in an unenviable diplomatic spot today. Spotting an opportunity… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 6th January 2020
7 PM |What carbon numbers mean for climate target: On release of Forest Survey of India Report| 4th January 2020
Context: The recent India State of Forest Report (ISFR) and the carbon stocks in Indian Forests. More in news: India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI). Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 30, 2019, released a report depicting forest cover in India. India State of Forest Report… Continue reading 7 PM |What carbon numbers mean for climate target: On release of Forest Survey of India Report| 4th January 2020
7 PM |The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital| 3rd January 2020
Context: Depleting diplomatic capital post the recent events that took place in India. More in news: India has reached out to countries across all geographical regions to share its perspective on the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens and emphasised that they are internal matters. Diplomatic Capital: Diplomatic capital refers to the trust, goodwill, and… Continue reading 7 PM |The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital| 3rd January 2020
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GS -2 When defection is a mere detour for an MLA The editorial highlights the ineffectiveness of the Anti Defection law and argues that it is possible to avoid Karnataka like incidents if MLA’s jumping ship are completely disqualified for six years In the ruins of unilateralism The editorial says that developments in 2019 suggests… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 3rd January 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020
Context: Report of the task force on National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2019-2025. More in news: India plans to invest about ₹102 lakh crore in the infrastructure sector in the next five years to achieve the GDP target of $5 trillion by 2024-25 Infrastructure: Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is… Continue reading 7 PM | A tall plan: On Centre’s Rs. 102 lakh crore infrastructure push | 2nd January 2020
