Context Hunger strikes have emerged as a significant form of protest throughout history, often employed by individuals or groups seeking to draw attention to social injustices or political grievances. This method of non-violent resistance raises complex ethical questions, particularly regarding Read More …
Category: UPSC Current Affairs
State of the World’s Mangroves, 2024 Report
About Distribution: Southeast Asia money owed for 33.6 percent of global mangrove cover with Indonesia on my own having 21 percent of the world’s mangroves. Area under hazard: Mangrove regions of Indonesia, northeast Brazil and northwest Mexico are experiencing Read More …
US Becomes India’s Second Largest LNG Supplier
Context The United States has recently emerged as India’s second-largest supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG), displacing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2023. This shift in the LNG landscape highlights the growing importance of the US as a global Read More …
Ukraine War Strengthens India-Europe Relations
Context The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly reshaped the geopolitical landscape, creating new dynamics between India and Europe. As both regions navigate the complexities of this conflict, their mutual importance is becoming increasingly evident. This relationship is driven by Read More …
Legal Advisory Council
Context In recent years, there has been huge discussion about establishing a Legal Advisory Council. About Several criminal problems of national and social significance have emerged from the existing government’s legislative and policy projects, for example: The Electoral Bonds Scheme Read More …
Encroaching Trees Threaten India’s Open Ecosystems
Context India’s open ecosystems are increasingly threatened by a phenomenon known as woody encroachment, where trees invade grasslands and savannahs, disrupting the delicate balance of these habitats. This issue has garnered attention from scientists and conservationists alike, as it poses significant Read More …
SC Launches Special Lok Adalat Drive
Context The Supreme Court of India has initiated a week-long special Lok Adalat drive from July 29 to August 3, 2024. This initiative, part of the court’s 75th anniversary celebrations, aims to expedite the resolution of pending cases through amicable Read More …
India’s Decision to Block Chinese
Context India’s decision to block Chinese nationals, particularly technicians, has sparked significant debate regarding its implications for the country’s economy and its manufacturing sector. This approach, largely driven by national security concerns, has raised questions about the balance between safeguarding Read More …
India’s Steel Production To Surpass 300 Million Tonnes By 2030
Context Steel production in India, driven by strong demand for government infrastructure projects, is projected to surpass 300 million tonnes (MT) by 2030. About India currently ranks as the World’s 2nd Largest Producer of Crude Steel, surpassing Japan in 2018. Read More …
Centre may Complain Against ILO Employment Report
Context The Indian government is considering filing a complaint against the International Labour Organization (ILO) over its recent India Employment Report 2024, which was released in March this year. The report, prepared by the ILO and the Institute of Human Development Read More …