Taking a giant leap for a new ethics in outer space Introduction: The innate human drive to excel and conquer is a fundamental aspect of our existence. This spirit of competition is deeply ingrained in our survival instincts. Simultaneously, the aspiration to establish one’s dominance, […]
Abraham Accords Context: Recently, it marked 3 years since the signing of the Abraham Accords. These accords, established under the U.S. government, brought Israel, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain together. Morocco also joined this process in 2020 by signing a normalization agreement with Israel. […]
Cauvery River Waters: Seeking Clarity in Distress-Sharing Formula Context: Due to the lack of sufficient Southwest Monsoon Rain this year, the catchment areas of the Cauvery River in Karnataka and Kerala have taken a hit. Apparently, the reinforcing of the Distress – Sharing Formula by […]
Strained India-Canada Relations: Unpacking Trudeau’s Allegations Context: The recent turn of events involving Canada and India has cast a shadow over their diplomatic relations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s startling accusation, linking the killing of Canadian Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar to “agents of the […]
Assessing outcomes of G-20 summit Context: The 18th G-20 Summit recently concluded in New Delhi, resulting in the issuance of the ‘New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.’ This summit’s outcome was a subject of concern in the days leading up to it, with doubts about whether it […]
Testing time with the current Foreign trade numbers Context: For the seventh consecutive time and the ninth time in 11 months, India saw a reduction in goods exports. Simultaneously, imports surged, reaching their highest level since March this year. While inbound shipments, totaling $58.6 billion, […]
In diverse India, name change demands consensus. Context: The recent official invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the G-20 summit in New Delhi raised eyebrows due to an unexpected nomenclature change. It referred to the President of India as the ‘President of Bharat,’ triggering a controversy. […]
The Role of Genetic Engineering in India Context: To ensure global food and nutritional security, the adoption of science-based technologies like genetic engineering has become the need of the hour, complementing traditional breeding methods. According to the global Food Security and Nutrition Report, 2019, it […]
Post Office Bill (2023) Context: The new Post Office Bill (2023) has been introduced in the Rajya Sabha to replace the outdated Indian Post Office Act (1898). Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Mains Question: Discuss the key provisions of the new Post Office Bill […]
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target Context: The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) of the UNFCCC is set to discuss the proposal of tripling renewable energy capacity globally by 2030. Relevance: GS – 02, GS – 03 (Important International Institutions, Conservation) Main Question: Is […]