Recently, India and China troops clashed along the Yangste river in Tawang sector in Arunachal Pradesh.This was the first such incident involving the Indian soldiers and Chinese PLA troops since the Galwan Valley incident in 2020. Background: According to the India Army, there are certain areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in theRead more
There is a strong tendency in public health to prioritise individual-oriented interventions over societal oriented population-based approaches, also known as individualism in public health. Recent evidences that show individualism is preferred over population-based approach: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY): A nationwide publicly-funded insurance scheme, it falls under Ayushman Bharat. It is the largest healthRead more
As India begins its presidency of the G-20, there is a certain reluctance on its part to try to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This position is because of the fear of failure, especially because of the position India has taken not to condemn Russia. Why has UNSC proved to be a failure?Read more
India was connected with Central Asia through the Silk Route. India also shares old and deep cultural ties with the region. What is the strategic importance of Central Asia? Central Asia is extremely rich in mineral and natural resources. For example, Kazakhstan has one of the biggest reserves of uranium, the Kyryz Republic is richRead more
About SAARC: It is an intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of 8 South Asian countries founded on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SAARC also includes 9 formally recognized observers including the European Union, the US, Iran and China. Secretariat: The SAARC Secretariat is located in Kathmandu (Nepal) to promote economic growth in South Asia.Read more
India has formally assumed the presidency of G-20 on December 1, 2022.India will hold the presidency till 30th November 2023. India’s theme as stated by the Prime Minister is — “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. How does the G20 forum work? G20 Tracks: The processes under G20 are divided into two parallel tracks —Read more
The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as Maharashtra likes to call it the Belgaum district, is back in the headlines. Belgaum or Belagavi is currently part of Karnataka but is claimed by Maharashtra What are the claims of both states? In 1957, unhappy with the demarcation of boundaries, Maharashtra demandedRead more
As per a report titled ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’, Women constitute only one third of internet users in India. The report has been released by NGO Oxfam India. The report analyses primary data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy’s (CMIE) household survey from January 2018 to December 2021. CMIE is a leadingRead more
World Soil Day (WSD) 2022, is annually observed on December 5.WSD 2022, has a guiding theme, ‘Soils: Where food begins’. What is soil degradation? Soil degradation is the physical, chemical and biological decline in soil quality. It can be the loss of organic matter, decline in soil fertility, and structural condition. Today, nutrient loss andRead more
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fieldsRead more
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