CURRENT AFFAIRS

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 06, Oct 2021

The Conference on Disarmament (CD) is being held in Geneva.At the conference, India expressed deep concern over the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems that could endanger peace and security, saying the possibility of terrorists a

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 06, Oct 2021

G.S. IITopics Covered: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.Context:New Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that he received a “strong” message from President Joe B

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 05, Oct 2021

Taiwan recently reported that 38 Chinese military jets flew into its defence air zone, claiming it as one of the biggest incursions by Beijing.Recent clashes between China and Taiwan:China has increased diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Taiwan, whose residents o

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 29, Sep 2021

Why in news?Context:Lithuania has justified it’s decision to pull out of the China and Central & Eastern European (CEE) 17+1 mechanism, which is seen as a pro-China grouping of countries within the EU. It has also denied that the decision came because of U

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 13, Sep 2021

Why in News?The 13th BRICS summit held virtually called for an “inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue” for stability in Afghanistan.What is BRICS?BRICS is the international grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.This was set up as a move towards

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 10, Aug 2021

Why in News?Recently, the Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy-NSA) level talk also known as ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ was concluded between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.The meeting was hosted by Sri Lanka.About Colombo Security Conclave:

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 09, Aug 2021

Why in News?A 22-year-old climate activist got arrested for misusing a toolkit. Such instances raise a question of alleged misuse of power by the government officials.Background:The Delhi Police has already registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) post th

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 04, Aug 2021

Why in News?India has assumed the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August.This is India’s tenth tenure.This is also India’s first presidency in the UNSC during its 2021-22 tenure as a non-permanent

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 17, Jul 2021

Why in News?India is concerned because of the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan.After the exit of US and NATO forces, Taliban is capturing many parts of the nation.India is worried because:It may have no role to play in that country, and in the worst case scenario, not even a di

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 10, Jul 2021

Why in News?In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was  recently exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat.The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. The crop is