China-Solomon Islands security cooperation deal

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• The social media leak of the draft security co-operation document between China and the Solomon Islands has created…

Grammar Of Anarchy

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• On account of Dr. B.R Ambedkar Jayanthi, it is very important to recall one of the most significant speeches of Dr Ambedkar in the constituent Assembly, one such is the “ Grammar of Anarchy” speech given by him.

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• On November 25, 1949, when India was stepping into a new experiment as a new democratic nation after years of colonial suppression, in his speech in the constituent assembly Dr Ambedkar addressed diverse issues ranging…

India’s Potential to be the Preferred Security Partner

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• Recently, in his address the President of India reiterated that there is a need for India to…

An Overlook into the 2+2 Dialogue between India & USA

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• The fourth ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and the United States is underway in Washington DC.

•…

IAS Exam Pattern for UPSC Mains?

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The UPSC Mains test consists of nine papers administered over a period of 5-7 days. Only those candidates who scored at least the specified cut off in General Studies I and 33 percent in General Studies II in the Prelims Examination will be allowed to take the Mains Exam.

All the papers of the UPSC Mains test…

HOW TO PREPARE FOR UPSC PRELIMS?

Aspirants are required to prepare a comprehensive strategy for General studies so that every topic of the syllabus is covered and creating potential chances for clearing prelims.

Aspirants advised to focus on the subject-wise approach of General Studies Paper-1 of Preliminary examination.

HOW TO PREPARE INDIAN POLITY?

The importance of Indian Polity has been increasing year by year in UPSC prelims and mains examinations. If we…

Weekend Course for UPSC CSE

The weekend course for UPSC aspirants is designed specially for working professionals and students who are still pursuing their under graduation or post-graduation programmes. The foundation course is structured in such a way that it will not be a burden for the aspirant to cope up with their work as well as their preparation.

Can a working professional clear UPSC CSE?

Firstly, it is very important to understand that every individual will have…

Addressing the Rising Global Hunger

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• Given the current situation of the shock of a pandemic, conflicts across borders, and migrant crisis all around the world the number of people on the brink of starvation has doubled from 135 million people, pre-COVID, a year ago to 270 million.

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• The number of people in need of urgent food assistance — estimated at 270 million in 2021 will certainly rise due to a few factors which are happening around the…

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Understanding the history of NATO’s challenge to the security posture of Russia would help identify the roots of the ongoing conflict.

It might also provide a clearer picture of what institutional arrangements and assurances the Kremlin could accept as sufficient to pull back its troops and weaponry and engage in dialogue with the administration of Ukraine.

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an…

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· As per the information made available by the High Courts, as of 28.02.2022 there are 20,814 Court Halls and 18,319 Residential Units available for Judicial Officers/Judges in the country against the working strength of 19,350 Judges/Judicial Officers of District and Subordinate Courts and sanctioned strength of 24,520 as on 28.02.2022.

· There is presently a vacancy of 5,170 Judicial Officers. As the available infrastructure also includes court halls leased from…

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• Consumers may have to pay more for medicines and medical devices if the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) allows a price hike of over 10% in the drugs and devices listed under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM), this coming month.

• The escalation which is expected to have an impact on nearly 800 drugs and devices is propelled by the rise in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).

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• National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)…

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• Earlier in 2020, India and South Africa had jointly proposed to remove restrictions of IPR.

• This was asked for the use of Covid vaccines, medicines and other related equipment.

• Now there is a consensus in sight on the pending proposal.

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• Ethically if the proposal is accepted, it would be a great boost in fighting the pandemic especially the third world countries.

• Such a waiver would aid scaling up of local production, critical to…

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• Earlier in 2020, India and South Africa had jointly proposed to remove restrictions of IPR.

• This was asked for the use of Covid vaccines, medicines and other related equipment.

• Now there is a consensus in sight on the pending proposal.

Background:

• Ethically if the proposal is accepted, it would be a great boost in fighting the pandemic especially the third world countries.

• Such a waiver would aid scaling up of local production, critical to…

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• Earlier in 2020, India and South Africa had jointly proposed to remove restrictions of IPR.

• This was asked for the use of Covid vaccines, medicines and other related equipment.

• Now there is a consensus in sight on the pending proposal.

Background:

• Ethically if the proposal is accepted, it would be a great boost in fighting the pandemic especially the third world countries.

• Such a waiver would aid scaling up of local production, critical to…

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· The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, the first hike since 2018.

And has outlined an aggressive stance that also includes balance sheet reduction aimed at fighting record high inflation.

What is the Impact?

Markets responded positively to the clear path outlined by the world’s largest central bank, with US markets closing higher by 2 per cent and Indian stock markets opening with a gap of more than 1 per cent on Thursday.…

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• On 13th March, Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) was released, which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

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• Amid warnings of climate change leading to extreme weather events in the city, the civic body has started preparing the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP).

• It will look at climate resilience with mitigation and adaptation strategies by focusing on six areas — sustainable waste management, urban greening and…

Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

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India has condemned the “motivated and misleading statement” made by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which expressed deep concerns over what it called “continued attacks on Muslims in India” and called upon the international community to take necessary measures.

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OIC had expressed deep concern over recent public calls for genocide of Muslims by the ‘Hindutva’ proponents in Haridwar in the state of…

SMILE Scheme

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Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar launched the Central Sector Scheme “SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise today at BHIM Auditorium, Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, 15, Janpath Road, New Delhi.

This umbrella scheme, designed by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, is set to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in…

Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF)

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The Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF).

The approval for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, moves forward the initiative of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah to modernize and improve the functioning of Police Forces of States and Union Territories.

This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that…

China and Russia Relations

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Recently, in a joint statement, China and Russia affirmed that their new relationship is superior to any political or military alliance of the Cold War

The statement comes amid Russia’s standoff with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) on Ukraine.

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Despite being together in rejecting US unipolarity, the relationship between Russia and China is complex and layered.

Each has its distinct worldview and…