Introduction: Context: The Reserve Bank of India has cautioned that extreme weather events associated with climate change could pose a risk to inflation and other policies of the RBI. Analysis What is inflation? Inflation is the rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises persistently over a period of time. This, in turn, […]
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Naxalite Movement in India: Causes and Solutions Introduction India’s remarkable economic development in the last 30 years has earned it the rank of the fastest growing democracy in the world. However, three major issues in the country have threatened its advancement on the international scene, its development and its national unity. These are: the Jammu
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Recent Changes in the Competition Law of India: Significance, Implications and Concerns Introduction: There has been a significant growth of Indian markets and a paradigm shift in the way businesses operate in the last decade. In view of the economic development, emergence of various business models and the experience gained out of the functioning of
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Dubai Rainfall, Climate Change and Cloud Seeding | UPSC Introduction Dubai has been hit by record floods over the past 24 hours, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding. So how unusual was the rainfall and what were the reasons behind the extreme downpours? Causes of exceptional rainfall in Dubai Experts and officials have debunked the
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Indian Summer Monsoon: Origin, Mechanism, Characteristics and Effects | UPSC What is Monsoon? A monsoon is a change in the direction of the prevailing winds of a region that happens when the seasons change. In fact, even the word monsoon comes from the Arabic word mausim, which means “season.” Monsoon often causes a very rainy
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Origin and Mandate | UPSC Context: Sweden has become the 32nd member of NATO – the U.S.-led defence alliance. The move to join the security alliance was precipitated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Analysis After Finland joined last year, Sweden’s membership means all the countries surrounding the Baltic Sea,
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Location, History and Significance | UPSC Introduction The realisation of the critical importance of ocean power, and the rapid enhancement in the capabilities of the Chinese People Liberation Army (PLA) Navy have brought a degree of seriousness to the imperative of developing Indian island territories in general, and the Andaman and
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Fifth and Sixth Schedules: A Comparison | UPSC Context: The people of Ladakh are demanding the inclusion of the Union Territory under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule of India’s Constitution protects tribal populations and provides autonomy to communities to frame laws on land, public health, agriculture, etc. Analysis Background According to
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