The successful testing of the Scramjet engine designed by ISRO represents a major milestone in India’s future space programs. But what is a Scramjet Engine? A scramjet engine, short for Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, is an advanced air-breathing propulsion system designed for high-speed flight in … [Read more...] about Scramjet Engine: Why in News Headlines Now?
Current Affairs Notes
What is Economic Survey?
Economic Survey contains the most authoritative and updated source of data on India’s economy. It is usually presented a day before the Union Budget is presented in the Parliament. In this post, we bring answers to the most repeated queries about Economic Survey. What is Economic … [Read more...] about What is Economic Survey?
Kigali Agreement: Simplified
Paris Agreement to mitigate climate change was followed by another major global agreement - Kigali Agreement. In this post, we explain the importance of Kigali agreement and it's relevance to India. What is Kigali Agreement? In the 28th meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol, … [Read more...] about Kigali Agreement: Simplified
South China Sea: Why is it strategically important?
The South China Sea is a marginal sea that is part of the Pacific Ocean that extends from the Strait of Malacca in the southwest, to the Strait of Taiwan in the northeast. The littoral countries of the South China Sea are China, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, … [Read more...] about South China Sea: Why is it strategically important?
Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) and India’s Membership
Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seek to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment, and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. Why NSG? https://youtu.be/q9ERqLSCWNE Note: Subscribe to the … [Read more...] about Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) and India’s Membership
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Recent Issues
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are part of the development processes of our country. They are recently in news for various reasons. Hence UPSC has added the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders in UPSC CSE Syllabus for GS … [Read more...] about Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Recent Issues
Most Important Topics for UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016
We have compiled the most important topics for UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016 (mainly contemporary issues). Aspirants are also advised to go through our UPSC Mains mock questions - as part of ClearIAS 30-day AWP and 50-day HVAW. All the best! Most Important Topics for UPSC Civil Services … [Read more...] about Most Important Topics for UPSC Civil Services Mains 2016
The Problem of Excessive Government Litigation
A litigant is person who is involved in a lawsuit ie. someone who is suing another person or is being sued by another person. Government litigation reportedly constitutes nearly half of all litigation in the Indian judiciary. In this post let us examine the problem of excessive government litigation … [Read more...] about The Problem of Excessive Government Litigation
The Problem of Pending Cases in Indian Courts: How to tackle?
There are more than 3 crore pending cases in Indian Courts. Many of these cases have been pending for more than 10 years. Below are the approximate numbers of cases pending in the Supreme Court, High Courts and District and Subordinate courts in India. Read here to learn more. Judicial pendency … [Read more...] about The Problem of Pending Cases in Indian Courts: How to tackle?
Contempt of Court: Time for a relook?
Contempt of court is the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful towards a court of law. Being disrespectful to legal authorities in the courtroom, or wilfully failing to obey a court order may attract Contempt of Court proceedings. A judge may impose sanctions such as a fine or jail for … [Read more...] about Contempt of Court: Time for a relook?
