After India, Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia protest China’s map Context On Thursday, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia each issued a statement expressing their disagreement with China’s proposed “standard map” for 2023, which has also sparked a fervent response from India. What does China’s New Standard […]
Assam-based Oncologist Ravi Kannan Wins the 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award Context One of the 2023 recipients of the Ramon Magsaysay prize is the surgical oncologist R. Ravi Kannan, Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC) in Assam. He is credited with transforming […]
Jaya Verma becomes the first woman to head the Railway Board Context The head decision-making body of the Railway Ministry, the Railway Board, was nominated by the Union government to have Jaya Verma Sinha as its chair on Thursday. She will start working on Friday […]
India sees the lowest August rainfall in a century: IMD Context : India experienced 36% less rainfall than average in August, the lowest monthly total in more than a century. August typically experiences the second-highest rainfall (25.4 cm) of the four monsoon months, trailing only […]
Special Session of Parliament from Sept. 18 to 22; agenda under wraps Context Soon after the end of the G-20 Summit in this city on September 10, the Union administration on Thursday declared a Special Session of Parliament from September 18 to 22. What is […]
Understanding Human Activities and Natural Disasters: A Call for Comprehensive Solutions Context: In monsoon-prone regions like northern India, concerns are mounting regarding the influence of human activities on natural disasters. Relevance: GS – 03 (Disaster Management, Indian Geography) Mains Question: Discuss some comprehensive solutions that […]
China-India Relations: Mapping Ties Context: Fresh turbulence has emerged, encompassing disputes over a new Chinese map and speculations about President Xi skipping the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi. Relevance: GS_02 (India and its Neighborhood, International Relations) Prelims: Aksai Chin Region China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) […]
A Progressive UCC Must Protect the Child’s Best Interests Context: As discussions about the potential introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) by the government has surfaced, it’s essential to broaden the scope beyond traditional topics like polygamy and divorce. The UCC should not limit […]
Economy grows 7.8%, fastest in 4 quarters Context GVA from trade, lodging, transportation, communications, and broadcasting services increased 9.2% in Q1, while GVA from finance, real estate, and professional services increased 12.2%. The employment-intensive construction sector, public administration, defence, and other services all had increases […]
Blog: Kaveri River Water Dispute The Cauvery water dispute is a prolonged and intricate water-sharing dispute between the Indian states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, as well as other governments that have stakes in the river’s water, including Kerala and Puducherry. The issue is on […]