Govt. Mulls Unified Airport Security Context: The Union government is considering creating a unified security force for all airports in the country, similar to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States, which will also merge immigration and customs. Points to Ponder: The Indian […]
Last Unfinished Work of Raja Ravi Varma Context: Raja Ravi Varma, who reinvented Indian art traditions throughout the colonial era, may soon have an unfinished painting in the public domain. The painting ‘Parsi Lady,‘ presently owned by the Kilimanoor Palace Trust, was the famed artist’s […]
Women’s Reservation Bill Context With enough evidence of female leaders making a difference around the world, India should not underestimate the critical role women may play in nation-building and development and should consider implementing legislation that has the potential to improve the lives of many […]
Dimasa Rebel Group Signs Peace Pact With Centre Context: On Thursday, the Dimasa National Liberation Army (DLNA)/Dimasa People’s Supreme Council (DPSC), an Assam-based insurgent group operating in the Dima Hasao district, signed a peace agreement with the State government and the Centre in the presence […]
Ties Depend On Peace On Border: Rajnath Context : Violations of existing accords have destroyed the entire foundation of bilateral relations, says China’s Defence Minister during the country’s first high-level military visit since the Ladakh standoff began in 2020. Points to Ponder: During General Li […]
The Threat Of Rising Sea Levels Context: In a new assessment, the World Meteorological Organisation discovered that the world’s sea level is rising at an unprecedented rate, with potentially severe effects for weather, agriculture, the ongoing groundwater issue, and socioeconomic inequities. During the three decades […]
Should India Consider Phasing Out Nuclear Power? Context: Germany has shut down its final nuclear power plants, while France, the world’s nuclear superpower, is struggling to replenish its stock of aged reactors. With solar and wind power growing more popular around the world, there are […]
Not By ‘Vande Bharat’ Alone Context: There is a cruel irony in the fact that most of the news about Indian Railways today is about Vande Bharat trains, and more specifically, that every new Vande Bharat train is personally signed off by the Prime Minister. […]
Last 30-Day Preparation For UPSC CSE Examination The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most competitive exams in India. It requires a comprehensive understanding of various subjects, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough knowledge of current affairs. To crack the UPSC CSE, […]
