Indian Express 6- December-2023 1) VOWS FOR THE PLANET Context: India is committed to addressing climate change and its global implications, as demonstrated by the negotiations at COP28 in Dubai. The country aims to become the first major economy to achieve developed country status driven by sustainable energy. Extending the accomplishments of COP26, which secured…
Indian Express 5- December-2023 1) CENTRES OF INCLUSION Context: The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), located in New Delhi, recently made public its plan to open a transgender healthcare center of excellence in 2024. This action is noteworthy in light of the historical marginalization and discrimination experienced by transgender people, who were frequently…
Indian Express 4- December-2023 1) Indian Navy: A Beacon of Aatmanirbharta Context: In discussing the necessity of attaining self-reliance in military gear, the article highlights the takeaways from the most recent international conflicts. Against this context, the Indian Navy in particular has embraced the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbharta, or self-reliance, with the aim…
Indian Express 2-December-2023 1) New India, new diplomacy Context: The article evaluates India’s diplomatic evolution and highlights the need of quick and astute communication in foreign policy. It compares and contrasts the new proactive and assertive approach with the previous decades of diplomatic numbness, attributing this change to potent one-liners and decisive acts. Historical Perspective:…
Indian Express 1-December-2023 1) The leader India needs to be Context: Palestinian terrorists led by Hamas launched an invasion of southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, which resulted in a high death toll among civilians and military action. The humanitarian situation was made worse by Israel’s aerial bombardment and ground invasion of…