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The Hiroshima Quad Summit 2023

In News Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan.  The Quad Summit was advanced by four days following US President Joe Biden’s decision not to go ahead with a planned visit to Australia because of stalled domestic debt ceiling negotiations About Quadrilateral Security Dialogue(Quad ) […]

FIXED-DOSE COMBINATION (FDCs): DEBATE

News Fourteen fixed-dose combination (FDCs) medicines found to lack therapeutic relevance have been banned by the Central Government through a gazette notification issued over the weekend. Justification for Ban The ban, which comes into effect immediately, follows recommendations of the Expert Committee formed to examine the efficacy of these drug combinations and the Drugs Technical […]

China-Central Asia Summit: ‘Xi’an Declaration

In News Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. The Central Asia region (CA)  It comprises the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.  It is a diverse region with a mix of upper-middle and low-income countries with major strategic importance due to their geographic […]

75th anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping missions

In News The United Nations observed the 75th anniversary of its peacekeeping missions . About UN peacekeeping Background : United Nations Peacekeeping began in 1948 when the Security Council authorized the deployment of military observers to the Middle East.  The first military observers were sent by the UN Security Council to oversee the Israeli-Arab Armistice […]

India’s Employment Problem and Bad Statistics

India’s Employment Problem and Bad Statistics Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context The Indian definition of employment does not meet international standards.  Need of obtaining employment statistics The global recession of 2008 profoundly affected high-income countries and cast its shadow on countries and sectors closely […]

The return of civil society is imperative

In Context Need is to re-emphasise the crucial, critical and life-giving nature of civil society. About the Civil Society Organizations in India About: India has a long history of civil society based on the concepts of daana (giving) and seva (service).  Civil society Organization (CSO) or non-governmental organization (NGO) are organizations that are voluntary in […]

India-US Strategic and Security ties at QUAD

In Context India’s security potential in the IOR fits well with the US’ search for like-minded partners that could share security responsibilities in the Asia-Pacific region. About QUAD About: It is also known as Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD). QUAD is an informal group of India, the US, Japan and Australia. It is a strategic dialogue […]

Judging Jallikattu: On the Supreme Court Verdict

In Context The Supreme Court has recently upheld the changes made by the Tamil Nadu Assembly, as well as the cultural sentiment behind Jallikattu. About Jallikattu About: Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport that has traditionally been part of the festival of Pongal.  The festival is a celebration of nature, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, […]

Agriculture needs a ‘natural’ boost

In Context Policymakers have been striving hard to make Indian agriculture economically viable for a long time. Agriculture in India India is one of the major players in the agriculture sector worldwide and it is the primary source of livelihood for ~55% of India’s population.  India: Has the world’s largest cattle herd (buffaloes),  Has largest […]