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In Context The bilateral relations between India and Israel have been improving in agriculture, defence and cybersecurity. India-Israel Relations Diplomatic Relations: India officially recognised Israel in 1950. Soon after, Israel established an immigration office in Bombay which was later converted into a Trade Office and subsequently a Consulate. However full diplomatic relations were established only […]

Bhil Pradesh: Demand for Seperate State

In News Recently, the demands for a “Bhil Pradesh”, a separate state for tribal people in western India, have begun to be raised again. Background Mangarh massacre/ Adivasi Jallianwala: Bhil social reformer and spiritual leader Govind Guru first raised the demand for a separate state for tribals back in 1913 after the Mangarh massacre. The […]

ILO Document on Protection of LGBTIQ+ Workers

In News Recently, International Labour Organisation (ILO) released a document on “Inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons in the world of work. Image Courtesy:ILO Major Highlights LGBTIQ+ persons face inequality, discrimination and violence and harassment on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics, everywhere, […]

Sex Work as a “Profession”: SC

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in a significant order recognised sex work as a “profession” whose practitioners are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law. Court’s Directives Police: Police should neither interfere nor take criminal action against adult and consenting sex workers. Notwithstanding the profession, every individual in this country has a […]

Qutub Minar Not a Place of Worship

In News Recently, a Delhi court reserved its order on a plea challenging the dismissal of a civil suit that sought to restore 27 Hindu and Jain temples inside the Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi. Key Points Original Suit: The original suit was dismissed last year by a civil judge in Delhi, citing that […]

Carbon dioxide emissions embodied in international trade

In Context The growing consumption in rich countries has come at a cost for developing countries such as India. About The uncertainties in the global economic environment have all been believed to have created export opportunities for countries such as India. Uncertainties , significantly driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resultant sanctions on […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1&6 1 Quad signs off on Indo-Pacific: Split on Russia, unity on China Tokyo summit: Quad condemns terror, to work on space apps Biden to Modi: Thank you for your commitment to make democracies deliver (International Relations ) What […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Quad is a ‘force for good’: Modi India, U.S., to work on tech, investment (International Relations ) What are the key outcomes of the recent Quad summit ?What is Quad and how does it work? And its […]

Essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping

In Context The launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) coincided with the Quad summit, signifying the essence of the Quad and its extension as a “plus” grouping. Key Takeaways from the Quad Summit About Quad It is an informal multilateral grouping of India, the U.S., Australia, and Japan aimed at cooperation for a free […]

Maya Pit Viper

In News Recently, a Venomous green snake named Maya Pit viper has been discovered in Meghalaya. The study was published in the recent edition of PLOS One. It is a peer-reviewed open access scientific journal published by the Public Library of Science since 2006. Image Courtesy:TH About The snake has been named Maya’s Pit […]

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