Mains… QUAD : its origins, goals and future plans 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 The Quad is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Origins and growth of the grouping: India…
International Relations… Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Context: The Indian Prime Minister along with the U.S. President, Japanese Prime Minister, and leaders of 10 other countries, participated virtually in the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for…
Uncategorized India Hypertension Control Initiative 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a major cause of death among adults in India. Also, the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes is the negligence of high blood pressure or…
Uncategorized Finland and Sweden to join NATO 29 May 20222 Jun 2022 Background Finland’s leaders said that the Nordic country must apply for membership in NATO immediately in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Sweden is also expected to undertake similar actions.However, the…
Uncategorized Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) 29 May 202229 May 2022 The ONDC project was commissioned by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) through the Quality Council of India (QCI). The ONDC initiative was introduced to promote the use of open networks…
Prelims Road Accidents scenario in India 29 May 202229 May 2022 India is a signatory to the second worldwide excessive degree conference on street safety held in Brazil in 2015, stated popularly as the Brasilia statement, which, inter-alia, resolved to halve…
International Relations Implications of the Russia-Ukraine war for India 26 May 202227 May 2022 India was able to manage its options well during the initial phases of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, wherein the two sides were seeking India’s support for their positions in the ongoing…
International Relations India Nepal relations 26 May 202226 May 2022 About the Visit: The visit by the Prime Minister of India was an attempt to establish a symbolic way to expand the India-Nepal relationship through religious diplomacy. The Prime Ministers of…
Economics… Boon to ban: How the wheat export story changed in two months 26 May 202226 May 2022 India’s wheat exports: The Russia-Ukraine conflict had disrupted the global wheat supply chains given that these two countries alone accounted for a substantial portion of the global wheat production. This provided an…
Polity Article 142 and the Supreme Court’s judgement in Perarivalan’s case 26 May 202226 May 2022 The Supreme Court used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and directed the release of A.G. Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case. Background Image source: The Hindu Details…
International Relations The neighbourhood in turmoil, lessons for India 25 May 202227 May 2022 An overview: The background in brief India, over the years, has sustained in the midst of sensitivities that have a huge impact on its national security and territorial integrity. The Indian…
Economics FDI inflow ‘highest ever’ at $83.57 bn 25 May 202227 May 2022 The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) for the financial year 2021-22 has reached $83.57 billion which is the highest ever. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign direct investment (FDI) is…
Science and Tech The rise of AI chips 25 May 202227 May 2022 Artificial Intelligence or AI Chips AI chips are the ones that are made with specific architecture and are integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) acceleration to assist in deep learning-based applications. Deep…
Uncategorized World may have lost 11.2 crore jobs: ILO 25 May 202227 May 2022 Context: The ninth edition of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Monitor on the “world of work” was released recently. Details: The report notes multiple challenges or points of concern with respect to…
Mains Sri Lanka Crisis 14 May 202227 May 2022 Why is Sri Lanka suffering from a crisis? Background: When Sri Lanka escaped from the 26-year civil war in 2009, its post-war GDP growth rate was very strong at 8.9%…
