What was India’s role in the two World Wars? Why was India involved?

Two historical events that permanently changed the course of history were the First and Second World Wars. Although Indian soldiers made a significant contribution to the war, their work is not well acknowledged in India. Background of world wars: The ..

Topics: GS-I: World Wars, Cold War and Other Major Events of 20th Century

Discuss the need to regulate the content on television channels in India. How is India regulating satellite TV channels?

Guidelines for Uplinking and Downlinking of Television Channels in India, 2022, were recently adopted by the Union Cabinet. Key highlights: Every day for 30 minutes, television networks will have to air programming that is in the public interest or in ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors

In light of a group of 16 countries, led by Vanuatu, approaching the International Court of Justice to seek a clarification of state obligations with regards to climate action, comment on the significance of the initiatives being taken by this small Pacific island nation. What is the way ahead?

  In order to define the rights and duties of states under international law in respect to the negative impacts of climate change, a core group of 16 nations, led by Vanuatu, will present a draft law before the general ..

Topics: GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests • GS-II: Important International Institutions Agencies and Fora • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation • GS-III: Environmental Impact Assessment

What are the highlights of the recent UGC guidelines for PhD? What are the concerns associated with the change?

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree guidelines, which include a number of changes to the eligibility criteria, admission procedure, and evaluation methods that govern doctoral programmes in colleges and universities. Key highlights: ..

Topics: GS-II: Social Sector Services Education Human Resources

What are some of the key features of the Vande Bharat 2.0 train? How would it improve India’s railways?

  The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai, planned and produced the Train18, subsequently known as the Vande Bharat Express, over the course of 18 months as part of the Indian government’s Make in India programme. This train’s second ..

Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Ports Roads Airports Railways • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

Why is it important to conserve shallow water bodies? What are the unique challenges faced by these geographical features?

  At this time, every component of the planet’s ecosystem is being impacted by human activity. This covers freshwater ecosystems and the related aquatic biodiversity. Shallow water bodies continue to suffer most among the various types of freshwater bodies due ..

Topics: GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation