Editorial Analysis

In News Recently, the Nordic countries have shown regard by offering their green technologies and expertise to India. About Green Technology Clean or green technology is the improvement and application of equipment,  systems, and products utilized to save the natural environment and resources which minimize and decrease the adverse effect of human activities. Goal: The […]

In News Recently, the External Affairs Minister stated that India has initiated activities through its cultural centres abroad to emphasise the message that India is the mother of democracy. About a democracy Meaning: In a democratic country, people themselves select and elect a representative as their leader.  As Abraham Lincoln famously expressed, democracy is a […]

In Context India and South Korea recently acknowledged the 50th anniversary of India-South Korea diplomatic ties. A walking pilgrimage through the Buddhist circuit About: A group of 108 Buddhist monks from South Korea will walk over 1,100 kilometres in the next 43 days, from February 9 to March 23. Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations:  […]

In Context India’s External Affairs Minister recently held wide-ranging talks with visiting Canadian Foreign minister. About Both nations reviewed the progress in bilateral relations, which are anchored in the following: Shared democratic values,  Growing economic linkages,  Security cooperation,  Mobility of students and professionals and  Strong people-to-people ties.  Deepening collaboration & EPTA: Both sides expressed interest […]

In Context There is a great deal of speculation about how the recently launched ChatGPT will impact a huge number of human job roles, from customer service to computer programming.  More about the Chat GPT About: ChatGPT is a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. Chat-GPT is a variant of the GPT (Generative Pre-trained […]

In News India’s significant border challenge is that it has contested borders with Pakistan and China and both of them have a strategic nexus directed against India. India’s borders About: India’s borders are unique due to the variety of terrains through which these borders pass, namely deserts, mountains, glaciers and forests.  It is obvious that […]

In Context Recently, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping declared a “new era” in the global order. About a new Sino-Russian alliance Russia and China have unveiled a partnership “without limits” and with no “forbidden areas”. They also unveiled a comprehensive long-term agreement that also challenges the United States as a global power, NATO […]

In News India and the United States elevated their strategic partnership with the launch of an initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology or iCET. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) About: The iCET involves collaboration in a range of areas including  Quantum computing,  Semiconductors,  5G and 6G wireless infrastructure, and  Civilian space projects such […]

In News The Union budget 2023 presents an opportunity for our visionary government to amp up its efforts towards making our MSMEs competitive and self-reliant. MSME Sector In India  About: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), are small-sized business enterprises defined in terms of their investment. Significance of the sector: Contribution to GDP: In India, […]

Context There is an urgent need for reforms in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) About: It is a poverty alleviation programme of the Government of India, which provides the legal Right to Work in exchange for money to the citizens of the country. […]