International Relations

24 May | UPSC Current Affairs: Bipin Chandra Pal, Ujani Dam, BIMSTEC & More

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UPSC GS 1 Bipin Chandra Pal (1858-1932) News: Eminent freedom fighter and nationalist leader Bipin Chandra Pal was remembered on his death anniversary. Early Life and Leadership: Born in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh), he was a prominent leader of the extremist faction alongside Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, known as the “Lal-Bal-Pal” […]

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13 May | UPSC Current Affairs: Panama, Hindon River, History Sheets, Sperm Whale, FLiRT & More

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GS Paper 1 Panama News: The incoming president of Panama has vowed to make big changes to help alleviate the U.S. border crisis. Central American Position: Panama is situated on the Isthmus of Panama, serving as a narrow land bridge connecting North and South America. Borders and Surroundings: It shares borders with Costa Rica and

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18 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Understanding Lake Kariba

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Lake Kariba News: Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Nino drought. Lake Kariba: It’s known as the largest man-made lake and reservoir worldwide. It is situated on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border and located 200 kilometers downstream from Victoria Falls. Formed in the 1950s due to the construction

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): Origin and Mandate | UPSC

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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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15 APR | UPSC Current Affairs | GS 3: Environment & International Relations

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Sungrazing Comets News: A tiny sungrazer comet named SOHO-5008 was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours during a recent total solar eclipse in North America. Comet: Comets are large objects made of dust and ice that orbit the Sun. These ancient objects are leftovers from the formation of the solar

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Kachchatheevu Island Dispute: Causes & Solutions | UPSC

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Kachchatheevu Island Dispute: Causes and Solutions | UPSC Context: The encroachment by Tamil Nadu fishermen in Sri Lankan waters in search of profitable catch and their detention by the Sri Lankan Navy have often caused friction in Indo-Sri Lankan ties. In order to maintain amiable bilateral relations, concurrent with India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, resolving this

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