Indian Ambassador granted consular access to 8 death row prisoners in Qatar Context The Indian Ambassador to Qatar was granted consular access to the eight Indian death row inmates being held in Doha on Sunday (December 3), according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). […]
How to Ace Prelims 2024: Insights from Mr Girish Kalagond, IRTS Officer Clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination is a challenging but rewarding path. A valuable opportunity awaits candidates preparing for Prelims 2024 or even later in the shape of a guidance session […]
Centre-approved board praising Tagore put up at Santiniketan Context Visva-Bharati University has finally replaced the contentious plaques marking Santiniketan’s UNESCO World Heritage status with a board approved by the Centre. What does the World Heritage site signify? Definition: World Heritage sites are areas or objects […]
Preparedness Against Respiratory Illnesses Context: Recently, the Union Health Ministry has taken a proactive stance to evaluate preparedness measures in response to a surge in respiratory illnesses reported in northern China, as communicated by the World Health Organization (WHO). Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Main Highlights: The […]
No fait accompli: Jammu & Kashmir’s Constitutional Crossroads and Restoring Democratic Horizons Context and Background: For over five and a half years, Jammu & Kashmir has undergone significant transformations since the imposition of Governor’s rule after the collapse of its elected government. The abrogation of […]
India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas Context: India’s foreign policy faces a persistent challenge in its neighborhood, posing significant dilemmas for its regional aspirations. Despite envisioning global leadership and geopolitical influence, India encounters complexities in its South Asian neighborhood, characterized by anti-India regimes, rising Chinese influence, and […]
Regulating deepfakes and AI in India Context: Deepfakes, manipulated through Artificial Intelligence (AI), pose threats to reputation and trust in democratic institutions. Relevance: GS – 03 (Artificial Intelligence, Government Policies & Interventions) Prelims: Deepfake technology, Deep synthesis technology, Artificial Intelligence technology, blockchain technology Mains Question: […]