The Hindu Editorial 17-January-2024 1. A provisional order by ICJ on Israel will cast shadow on legitimacy of its war. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions The South Africa-Israel case at ICJ sheds light on geopolitical tensions, genocide allegations, and global calls for Gaza ceasefire, relevant for UPSC aspirants. Context: The article discusses…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 17-January -2024 1.Shri Nitin Gadkari says Road Safety is top-most priority of the Government with target to reduce Accident Deaths by 50% by 2030. Topic: GS3 – Disaster and Disaster management – Road accidents Crucial for UPSC as it addresses a national priority, road safety, emphasizing governance, socio-economic impact, and public welfare. Context:…
Daily Current Affairs 17-January-2024 1. Expert Committee Proposes Overhaul of Defence Decision-Making: Introduces Defence Technology Council and Revamps DRDO’s Role Topic: GS2 – Governance- Govt policies and interventions This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of restructuring of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)…
India before the British rule in India Political scenario in India The Mughals – After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, the decline of the Mughals started. Rulers of the Mughals were now weak and engrossed in political conflict for inheritance or dominance in the court. The Marathas – The third battle of Panipat in…
Advent of Europeans in India The history of modern India can be traced back to the advent of Europeans in India. The trade routes between India and Europe were long and winding, passing through the Oxus Valley, Syria, and Egypt. We have already seen the advent of Portuguese in the Medieval India. We shall see the advent of…
State Information Commission The Right to Information Act, 2005, besides the Central Information Commission, also provides for the State Information Commission. It has been mandated to act upon the complaints and appeals under the act against public information officers in offices, financial institutions, and Public sector undertakings under the concerned state government. Besides, the Commission…
“Where a society has chosen to accept democracy as its creedal faith, it is elementary that the citizens ought to know what their government is doing”. ~Justice P N Bhagwati Transparency and accountability in governance are essential elements of a participatory democracy. Lack of relevant…
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Q1) Why is the decade of 1960 known as the ‘dangerous decade’? How did India surmount the challenges faced during this era? The 1960s in India is often referred to as a “dangerous decade” because it was marked by several significant political, social, and economic events that were a threat to India’s democracy and sovereignty,…
Daily Current Affairs 16-January-2024 1. Davos 2024: Global Leaders Converge to Tackle Climate Crisis, AI Dominance, and Rising Geopolitical Tensions Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of global challenges, geopolitics, climate change, and technological advancements….