What is discussed? The article discusses about India’s recent Central Asian outreach initiatives in connection with the External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the region. Background The developments in Afghanistan have catalysed new geostrategic and geoeconomic concerns for the Central Asian region. The evolving situation has also thrown up renewed challenges for India’s regional … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics covered China – Pakistan Economic Corridor National fund to Control drug abuse China’s new border law Hybrid Immunity Facts for Prelims Places in News 1. CPEC Context: The chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has accused the U.S. of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project, the economic … Read more
Govt & Politics Afghanistan, climate change in PMs agenda for G20 COP 26 meet Express Network PM in Mann ki baat vaccine achievement shows India’s capability Explained The agenda for glasgow Editorial The great man syndrome A simmering unease Fuel and food Ideas Page Time to seed a transition A faster track to growth World … Read more
Front Page China’s new law ‘formalises’ its LAC actions (GS-2) World ‘Climate vulnerable nations will go to COP26 with a view to restructuring debt’ (GS-3) Taliban offer jobs for wheat to tackle hunger (GS-2) ‘U.S. sabotaging CPEC with India’s support’ (GS-2) News ‘India’s vaccine pace is inspirational to lower-income countries’ (GS-2) Vaccine record shows India’s … Read more
Edition – Delhi Front Page Avoid jail for drug users seizure of small amounts : Social justice ministry Shah takes stock of J&K security, seeks more protection for minorities Judicial infrastructure an afterthought, adhoc and unplanned Talks with Centre didnt live up to hype, deadlock unfortunate Express Network PM meets vaccine makers asks them to … Read more
Front Page Curfew, Internet curbs a ‘bitter pill’ to save Kashmiri lives: Shah (GS-3) Gap between first, second doses is the starkest in India (GS-2) India-made spray linked to rare illness in U.S. (Prelims) Bio-decomposer a better solution, say farmers (GS-3) Profiles Restless mountains, shattered lives (GS-3) FAQ What is ‘conscious possession’ of drugs? (Prelims … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics covered Central Bureau of Investigation Net zero target Public safety act Facts for Prelims Places in News 1 . Central Bureau of Investigation Context : The Union Government told the Supreme Court that the Mamata Banerjee Government in West Bengal does not have any “absolute” power to keep … Read more
Front Page 100cr jabs a symbol of India’s potential, will boost economy Govt & Politics India set to stick to its stand at COP 26 India-UK talks to focus on infra defence Editorial Wisdom after covid Vaccine optimism World Biden says US will defend Taiwan; China says no room for compromise Qureshi : Afghan Taliban … Read more
Front Page India weighs ‘net zero’ target ahead of CoP (GS-3) Celebrate festivals with caution: PM (GS-2) Bengal can’t bar CBI from probing crimes in State, Centre tells SC (GS-2) Business ‘Energy transition poses inflation risks’ (GS-3) ‘India will act against unfair trade practices’ (GS-3) World ‘U.S. will defend Taiwan against China’ (GS-2) 43 countries … Read more
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC CSE Topics covered Right to protest Economically weaker section quota FATF Parole and furlough Gene Editing : Site directed nuclease Facts for Prelims Places in News 1. Right to protest Context: SC says farmers have right to protest, but can’t block roads. About the issue In the backdrop of farmers … Read more