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Q. Despite certain challenges, the mutual understanding between India and Bangladesh has allowed the ‘Golden Chapter’ of the two countries to continue. Discuss.

Approach: Give a brief context about the relationship between India and Bangladesh. Mention the challenges in the India-Bangladesh relationship. Explain how they have strengthened their bilateral relationship. Conclude accordingly. Answer: In recent years, the India – Bangladesh relationship has witnessed an unprecedented cooperation with both countries successfully resolving several old problems such as the exchange …

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Q. The India-UAE CEPA will serve as a catalyst to bolster economic ties between the two countries and give India greater access to the region. Discuss

Approach: Start with a brief note explaining India-UAE ties. Bring up the recently concluded CEPA. Highlight its significance across a range of domains, mainly economic. Conclude appropriately. Answer: The UAE is India’s third largest trade partner after the USA and China and the second largest export destination. This relationship got a further boost recently with …

28Aug 2023

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Q. Discuss the role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the field of nuclear safety.

Approach: Give a brief introduction about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). State the role played by it in the field of nuclear safety. Mention the drawbacks of the organization. Conclude appropriately, Answer: Nuclear technology is dual use in its essence i.e. it can be used for the production of electricity or medical isotopes, and …

28Aug 2023

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Q. Bring out India’s contributions towards the UN peacekeeping efforts. Also, highlight the challenges faced by the UN peacekeeping forces.

Approach: Give a brief overview of the UN peacekeeping missions. Highlight the various contributions of India towards UN peacekeeping efforts. Elaborate on the various challenges of the UN peacekeeping forces. Conclude accordingly. Answer: The UN peacekeeping forces have been helping countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace for over seven decades. UN peacekeepers …

28Aug 2023

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Monsoon worries.

Relevance GS Paper 1 Climate of India. GS Paper 3 Impact of monsoon on Indian economy. Tags: #upsc #indianmonsoon #climateofindia #dryphasesinmonsoon. Why in the news? Recently, after a wet July that more than made up for its delayed onset in June, the southwest monsoon has entered an extended dry phase. The current month has so …

28Aug 2023

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Rethink the emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Polity- Fiscal Federalism. GS Paper 3 Economy- Inclusive growth. Tags: #upsc #fiscalfederalism #Indianconstitution #Inclusivegrowth #federalism. Why in the news? A ‘holding together federation’ with a built-in unitary bias, the Indian Constitution was the contextual product of centrifugal forces and fissiparous tendencies in the run-up to Independence. Fiscal Federalism Fiscal federalism refers …

28Aug 2023

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Let’s debate Basic Structure.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Tags: #basicstructure #keshavnandbharti #india #ranjangogai #delhi #currentaffairs #upsc Why in the News? In his maiden speech while defending the Delhi Services Bill in the Rajya Sabha, the …

28Aug 2023

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Shoring up the foundations.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Issues Relating to the Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources. Tags: #NipunBharat #NEP #NCF # GS2 #IndianExpressEditorialAnalysis. Why in the News? NIPUN Bharat’s scope has been reduced by the Ministry of Education to students in Grades 1-2, leaving students in Grade 3 out. Current …

27Aug 2023

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Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend New Delhi G20 summit.

Relevance GS Paper 2 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Tags: #Russia #putin #india #internationalrealtions #G20 #currentaffairs #upsc Why in the News? Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend New Delhi G20 summit. …

26Aug 2023

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State of India’s Bird Report 2023.

The State of India’s Birds 2023, report was released, which is based on 30 million observations contributed by 30,000 birdwatchers across the country to assess the survival of the birds in India. The first State of India’s Birds report in 2020 also showed similar trends of decline in bird populations in India. The 2020 report relied on more …

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