Tough choices for Russia- China in West Asia Turmoil.
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s Politburo chief and negotiator, in Tehran has escalated tensions between Israel and Iran,...
August 2024
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Moral Pressure and Human Rights Compliance
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In a world rife with prejudice and fanaticism, human rights are vital. “Naming and shaming” governments that violate human...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Alien Species and Antarctica’s Ecosystem
23 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Researchers have warned that objects drifting ashore in Antarctica could bring non-native plant and animal species. If these species...
Economy
India’s Mass Unemployment
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The 2024 Budget announced five major employment schemes under the Employment Linked Initiative scheme, with a ₹2 lakh crore...
Geography
Places in News: Poland
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Poland marks the first visit by an Indian leader to the country...
Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity
Species in News: Brown Bears
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Sweden plans to kill 486 brown bears starting August 21, 2024, as part of a controversial licensed trophy hunting...
History
Warren Hastings
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCWarren Hastings was a pivotal figure in the history of British colonial rule in India, serving as the first Governor-General...
Science and Technology
Blood-based tests for Cancer Screening
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A multi-cancer early detection test can identify circulating tumour DNA or circulating tumour cells at an early stage, which...
Economy
Remittances
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward foreign exchange remittances by resident Indians dropped by...
Social Issues
Manual Scavenging
22 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently held a meaningful discussion on manual scavenging through its Policy and...