India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands

Source: The post India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands ban for convicts has been created, based on the article “DON’T GO IT ALONE: Rather than withdraw from WTO, India should strengthen trade multilateralism” published in “Indian Express” on 13th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Important International institutions, agencies and… Continue reading India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands

Einstein Ring

News: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy called NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years from Earth. The images were captured in September 2023 and released on February 12, 2025. About Einstein Ring An Einstein ring is a ring-shaped pattern of light formed due to gravitational… Continue reading Einstein Ring

India-UK Defence Agreements 

In news: The strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward with new agreements aimed at enhancing next-generation weapon systems. These agreements were formally launched at Aero India 2025, marking the establishment of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) to expand collaboration in the defence sector. About India-UK Defence Agreements  Laser Beam… Continue reading India-UK Defence Agreements 

International Criminal Court (ICC)

News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently come under global scrutiny following its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza.  About International Criminal Court (ICC)  The ICC is a permanent international court that prosecutes individuals for 4 serious crimes- genocide, war crimes, crimes against… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)

India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth

Source: The post India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth has been created, based on the article “TRUST IN THE TAXPAYER: Budget reinvigorates debate on whether taxes can encourage spending and growth” published in “Indian Express” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources,… Continue reading India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth

EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation

Source: The post EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation has been created, based on the article “India-EFTA trade agreement opens the door to long-term, multifaceted cooperation” published in “Indian Express” on 11th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context:… Continue reading EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation

La Niña

News: January 2025 recorded the highest global temperatures for any January on record, with the global average surface air temperature rising 1.75°C above pre-industrial levels (1850-1900 average), according to Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). About La Niña La Niña is a climatic phenomenon and one of the three phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation… Continue reading La Niña

Supreme Court Rules: Private Property Acquisition Invalid Without Due Procedure

News: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the constitutional protection of private property under Article 300A, emphasizing that any acquisition of private property must strictly adhere to procedural safeguards.  Key Highlights of the Judgment Due Process is Integral to Property Rights The Supreme Court held that the requirement of a… Continue reading Supreme Court Rules: Private Property Acquisition Invalid Without Due Procedure

Algorithmic Trading

News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new regulatory framework to enhance the safety of retail investors participating in algorithmic (algo) trading through brokers. About Algorithmic Trading Algorithmic trading, also known as algo trading, refers to the use of computer programs and automation to execute financial market transactions based on… Continue reading Algorithmic Trading

India can lead AI with innovation and strategy

Source: The post India can lead AI with innovation and strategy has been created, based on the article “Al race: What India should do” published in “Indian Express” on 8th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers. Context: The article discusses India’s potential to lead in AI. It… Continue reading India can lead AI with innovation and strategy

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