15 June 2021

Geography

General Studies Paper-1

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Southern Ocean globe’s fifth Ocean:

• DownToEarth: National Geographic recognises ‘Southern Ocean’ as globe’s fifth ocean

 

International Relations

General Studies Paper-2

G7 on Internet Curb and India’s stand:

• The Hindu: G7 accommodates Indian stand on Internet curbs

G7: Need of more inclusive G7:

• The Hindu: An elite club: On G-7 summit

G7: And a template for India’s engagement with the west:

• Indian Express: From G-7 summit, a template for Indian engagement with the West

G7 takes on China:

• OrfOnline: As G7 takes on China at five fronts, India engages with B3W

China-USA and India:

• The Hindu: The road from Galwan, a year later

China’s Wolf Warrior Diplomatic Style:

• OrfOnline: Is China backtracking on its wolf warrior diplomatic style?

Economy

General Studies Paper-3

GDP as a measure of Economic Growth: Analysis

• Indian Express: Explain Speaking: In defence of GDP as a measure of economic growth

Inflation: CPI rises

• Indian Express: Pushed by rising fuel and food prices, retail inflation breaches 6% comfort zone of RBI

EB & CC

General Studies Paper-3

Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought

• PIB: PM’s keynote address at the UN ‘High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought’

Climate Change: Sea-Surge on Kerala Coast

• DownToEarth: Sea surge on Kerala coast : Why experts are calling for nature – based solutions

Internal Security

General Studies Paper-3

Lapses in Nagaland Bat Study

• The Hindu: Government report flags ‘lapses’ in Nagaland bat study

Prelims Only Facts

EB&CC: Crocodile Kills again

• DownToEarth: Croc kills again: Sixth fatal attack in a year near Bhitarkanika