GS Paper-II: Indian Diaspora, Regional Groupings For Prelims: Types of Trade Agreements, India and Gulf Countries For Mains: Importance of India-Gulf Relations, Opportunities for India with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Why in the News? External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the inaugural India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) […]
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GS Paper-II: Effects of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Why in the news? MSCI Emerging Markets India has overtaken China in the MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Investable Market Index (IMI) for the first time, making it the largest country by weight in the index. However, China remains the leader
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Why in the News? This year’s La Niña forecasts from the leading international agencies were significantly off the mark. In this context, it is essential to analyze the potential impacts of the delayed onset of La Niña and understand why global weather models failed in their predictions. What’s in Today’s Article? Phenomenon of the El
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GS Paper 2– Indian Constitution, Constitutional amendments Why in the news? Recently, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu introduced the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension of Members) Amendment Bill 2024. What is the anti-defection law? Defection involves changing political allegiance, especially when a member of a political party departs from their party to join
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Why in the News? The Union government has announced the establishment of the 23rd Law Commission of India, effective September 1. The chairperson and members of the Law Commission have not yet been appointed. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, will make the decision. What’s in Today’s Article? About Law Commission
GS Paper II – Bilateral and global groupings and agreements involving India and or affecting India’s interests. Why in the news? China is hosting the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, a diplomatic event aimed at bolstering relations with African countries. This summit in Beijing offers valuable insights into Africa’s shifting strategic perspectives and
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GS Paper III– Science and Technology Why in the News? The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar has released the first complete genome map of the Chandipura Vesiculovirus (CHPV). This virus, which causes encephalitis or brain swelling, was behind a significant number of cases during the Gujarat outbreak in July-August. What’s in Today’s Article?
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GS Paper II – Governance Why in the news? To bolster the safety of women and children, the Mamata Banerjee-led government has enacted the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024.’ This legislation comes as a direct response to the horrific rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R
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GS Paper II – India and its Neighbourhood relations. Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India said he was looking forward to strong ties with Brunei, especially in boosting commercial and cultural linkages, as he visited Bandar Seri Begawan. Diplomatic Relations: India and Brunei Darussalam established diplomatic ties on May 10, 1984, with India’s mission
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For Prelims: Colombo Security Conclave, SAGAR Vision, QUAD grouping, SAARC For Mains: Indian Ocean Region, India and its Neighborhood. Why in the News? The member states of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) have recently signed both the Charter and the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the CSC Secretariat in Colombo. What is the Colombo Security Conclave?
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