China-Solomon Islands security cooperation deal Context: • The social media leak of the draft security co-operation document between China and the Solomon Islands has created huge controversy as it has the potential to disturb the established security mechanisms in the South Pacific region. Background: • […]
Dependence of Europe on Russia Context: • As a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, unprecedented sanctions have been imposed; it is critical to understand the relationship between Russia and Europe in this context. • Despite the fact that Europe is moving toward a […]
Channakeshava Temple, Belur Context: • While Karnataka has seen several instances of Muslims being barred from putting up shops during temple festivals, the rathotsava at the 900-year-old Chennakeshava temple struck a different note by staying with the syncretic tradition. • The festival began only after […]
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme Context: • As many as 61 applications, for projects entailing investment of ₹19,077 crore, have been approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles. About: • To make India a manufacturing hub, the government had announced the PLI […]
NCLT Context: • Bank of India has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), filing a petition to initiate insolvency proceedings against debt-ridden Future Retail. About NCLT: • It is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to companies in India. • It […]
NATO Expansionism Context: • Sweden and Finland are considering joining the NATO alliance, this has triggered Russia which has strongly replied back by saying, if this happens then there cannot be “nuclear free” Baltic. Why there is apprehension in Kremlin? • Finland shares huge land […]
Front Page: IMD forecasts ‘normal’ monsoon, no El Nino Editorial: Restore India’s heritage of a shared peoplehood A window for inter-State collaboration, to breathe easy OPED: Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation? Text & Context: Red star over Solomon Islands Understanding […]
