Monthly Archives: January 2023
Ken-Betwa Link Project
In News The Third Meeting of the Steering Committee of the Ken-Betwa Link Project (SC-KBLP) was held. Image Courtesy:IE About Ken-Betwa Link Project Background: On 22nd March 2021, a historic agreement was signed between the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to implement the first major […]
Etalin hydroelectric project
In News The Etalin hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh has been rejected in its present form by the Forest Advisory Committee in the face of overwhelming opposition to its construction. About The Forest Advisory Committee has asked the Arunachal Pradesh government to file a fresh proposal for forest diversion and the construction of the Etalin […]
Fourth Industrial Revolution
In News, The World Economic Forum (WEF) has chosen Hyderabad for establishing its Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution focused on healthcare and life sciences. C4IR Telangana will be the 18th center to join WEF’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) network that spans four continents. Do you Know? The first industrial revolution used water and steam […]
Reshuffling in China’s Foreign Policy
In News In recent weeks, China launched a personnel reshuffle on the foreign policy front. Key Points Change in China’s Foreign Administration: China appointed the former Chinese ambassador to the US as the new foreign minister and a former foreign ministry spokesperson was transferred to the department of boundary and ocean affairs. The new foreign […]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022
Context ASER, a nationwide citizen-led household survey that provides a snapshot of children’s schooling and learning in rural India has been released. About ASER The first ASER was conducted in 2005 and repeated annually for ten years. Coverage: ASER is a rural survey, and urban areas are not covered in it. ASER 2022 reached almost […]
EAM Visits to Maldives
In News Recently the Indian Foreign minister visited Maldives in a bid to strengthen ties. About In recent years, the relationship has been strained, with the Maldives seeking closer ties with China and India’s concerns over Chinese influence in the region. In this regard, India and Maldives have signed several pacts including development projects as […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Shah: Good governance should build trust between govt, people (Polity and Governance) What is Good governance?Challenges in Good Governance, Various Initiatives of Government,Suggestion and Conclusion GS 3 3 China lifts block, UNSC lists LeT’s Makki as a terrorist (Internal Security) […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 UNSC sanctions committee blacklists Lashkar’s Makki after Beijing lifts its hold (Internal Security) What is the UNSC 1267 Committee? And What is the Procedure for Listing? GS 2 1 Backing Sri Lanka, India sends financing assurances to IMF […]
India and the New Eurasia
In News Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking beyond his country’s alliance with the U.S. to deter China, bolstering security ties with democracies from Australia to Europe. Eurasia It is the largest continental area comprising more than 90 countries in Europe and Asia. Covering more than 30% of the world’s continental landmass. Many used […]
