The year 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of India’s Act East Policy (AEP) – a transformative diplomatic initiative aimed at deepening India’s economic, strategic, and cultural ties with countries across the Indo-Pacific region, with a special focus on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). What is Act East Policy? The Act East Policy, introduced […]
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is renowned for being one of the most difficult exams globally, and aspirants feel overwhelmed by the vastness of the syllabus, the number of subjects to cover, and the rigorous preparation. Effective management of time is vital for ensuring that candidates not only finish the syllabus within the deadline […]
About UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) The UNCBD is an international, legally binding treaty that was adopted during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Earth Summit, in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The UNCBD entered into force in 1993 and operates under the aegis of the United […]
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960, is a landmark river water sharing agreement between India and Pakistan, that aimed at resolving disputes over the waters of the Indus River system. What is Indus Water Treaty? The Indus Water Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, facilitated by the World Bank as a mediator. […]
What is FATF? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an international intergovernmental body established to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing (of weapons of mass destruction). The FATF’s primary role is to monitor, assess, and encourage countries to implement anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures that are consistent with internationally […]
What is a Presidential Reference? Recently, President Droupadi Murmu asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on some important legal questions. This kind of request is called a “Presidential reference,” and it’s made under Article 143 of the Indian Constitution. It is when the President — usually on the government’s advice — asks the Court […]
The story of Indian health is changing fast, from worrying about hunger and undernutrition to now dealing with the challenges of too much weight and other related challenges. Even Prime Minister Modi has pointed out how obesity is behind many health problems and stressed the need to cut down on oily food. And it’s not […]
What are Fundamental Rights? All people who are citizens of India have their basic freedoms secured through the Fundamental Rights provisions within the Constitution of India. The fundamental rights of citizens exist in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Indian Constitution as they function to protect individual liberty and dignity alongside achieving equality. […]
What is Preamble? The preamble to the Indian Constitution is an introductory statement in the Constitution. It states the purpose of the Constitution. Components of Preamble The constitution gets its authority from the people of India. The Preamble states that India is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and Republican country. The Preamble stipulates Justice, Liberty, […]
Clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) in the first attempt is the aspiration of many. Though it is certainly tough, it is not impossible. With the proper strategy, commitment, and attitude, cracking UPSC in the first attempt is well within reach. Understanding UPSC Exam The UPSC Civil Services Examination consists of three stages: Preliminary […]