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Israel’s Gaza Takeover Plan and Operational Constraints Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? In the ongoing Gaza war, Israel has announced a plan to take control of …
Read MoreHunger Must Not Become Weapon in Armed Conflicts Why in the News? At the UN Food Systems Summit 2024 in Addis Ababa, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged global leaders to ensure food is never used as a weapon of war, highlighting the impact of conflicts and climate change on Africa’s hunger crisis and the growing …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strikes Down Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court recently invalidated the Centre’s 2017 notification and 2021 SOP allowing post-facto environmental clearances for projects that began without prior approval, citing violation of constitutional rights and environmental laws. Background on Centre’s Notification and SOP In 2017, MoEFCC allowed a one-time, six-month …
Read MoreCore Inflation Trends Shape RBI’s Rate Cut Decisions Why in the News? Core inflation, excluding volatile food and fuel prices, is rising while food inflation falls. This reversal influences the Reserve Bank of India’s approach to monetary policy and potential interest rate cuts. Inflation Trends and RBI’s Focus: Inflation was mainly driven by food prices …
Read MoreIsrael Vows Control of Gaza Amid Starvation Crisis Why in the News? Israel announced plans to take full control of Gaza amid intensified military operations, while the WHO warns that two million people in the blockaded Strip face starvation. Limited aid is allowed amidst escalating violence and humanitarian concerns. Escalation of Conflict and Military Operations …
Read MoreWFP Halts Gaza Food Aid Amid Border Blockade Why in the News ? The World Food Programme (WFP) announced it has exhausted all food supplies in Gaza as border crossings remain sealed. Amid escalating airstrikes and humanitarian crisis, Israel denies a famine, citing concerns over aid diversion by Hamas militants. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens : WFP …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: India and neighbourhood relations . Development of India’s relation with the west. Why in the News? On January 27, 2025, the world commemorated the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a Nazi concentration camp where approximately 1.1 million people were killed. This day also serves as a reminder of the global …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Ethnic conflict in Manipur has flared up again in Jiribam district. Violence erupted following the discovery of 59-year-old Meitei farmer Soibam Saratkumar Singh’s body. Kuki-Zo civil society organizations reported nearly 45 homes burnt and a church destroyed. source:medium Key Facts about Meitei Community: Ethnicity: Predominant group in Manipur State Language: Meitei …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Israel grieves four hostages confirmed dead in Gaza amid international calls for a truce mediated by President Joe Biden. Biden’s proposed three-phase plan involves a six-week cessation of hostilities, hostage-prisoner swaps, and Gaza’s reconstruction initiation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes temporary ceasefire for hostages’ release, stressing Hamas’s destruction as a …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The UN reports that 55% of structures in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed, damaged, or possibly damaged. UNOSAT’s analysis, based on satellite images, identified 137,297 affected buildings. The breakdown includes 36,591 destroyed, 16,513 severely damaged, 47,368 moderately damaged, and 36,825 possibly damaged structures About The United Nations satellite analysis agency …
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