Calibrated Balance - Editorial (International Relations)
Escalating Tensions - Editorial (International Relations)
Curbs on bidders from new nations- (Economy)
Deepening India South Korea ties - Article (International Relations)
Towards national security & peace in Hong Kong - Article (International Relations)
Question for the Day
[{"explanation": "<p>The General Financial Rules (GFRs) are set of rules that deal with matters that involve public finances. They were first issued in 1947 bringing together all the existing orders. They are instructions that pertain to financial matters. As per the Order any bidder from such countries sharing a land border with India will be eligible to bid in any <strong>procurement whether of goods, services</strong> (including consultancy services and non-consultancy services) <strong>or works</strong> (including turnkey projects) only if the bidder is registered with the Competent Authority.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The General Financial Rules (GFRs) are set of rules that deal with matters that involve public finances.</li>\n<li>They lay down the general rules applicable to procurement of goods only.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f1af6237737d472cb2f1331", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p><strong></strong>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6237737d472cb2f1332", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6237737d472cb2f1333", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6237737d472cb2f1334", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>None of the Above </p>"}], "question_id": "5f1af6237737d472cb2f1330"}, {"explanation": "<p>According to \"SamgukYusa\" or \"The Heritage History of the Three Kingdoms\" written in the 13th century, a Princess from Ayodhya (Suriratna) came to Korea, married King Kim-Suro, and became Queen Hur Hwang-ok in the year 48 AD.</p>", "question": "<p>Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya became a Queen in which of the following country in the year 48 AD?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f1af6437737d474912daf58", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Japan</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6437737d474912daf59", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Vietnam</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6437737d474912daf5a", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Korea</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6437737d474912daf5b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Sri Lanka</p>"}], "question_id": "5f1af6437737d474912daf57"}, {"explanation": "<p>Korean Buddhist Monk Hyecho (704–787 CE) or Hong Jiao visited India from 723 to 729 AD and wrote travelogue \"Pilgrimage to the five kingdoms of India\" which gives a vivid account of Indian culture, politics & society. The travelogue was rediscovered in China in 1908 and was subsequently translated into different languages, including Hindi, under the aegis of UNESCO. The original fragment is now owned by the National Library of France.</p>", "question": "<p>Korean Buddhist Monk Hong Jiao visited India from 723 to 729 AD and wrote travelogue \"Pilgrimage to the five kingdoms of India\" which gives a vivid account of which of the following aspects of India?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Indian Culture</li>\n<li>Indian Society</li>\n<li>Indian Politics</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f1af6717737d474912daf5e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6717737d474912daf5f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6717737d474912daf60", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6717737d474912daf61", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5f1af6717737d474912daf5d"}, {"explanation": "<p>Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore also composed a short but evocative poem – 'Lamp of the East' - in 1929 about Korea's glorious past and its promising bright future.</p>", "question": "<p>Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore composed a short evocative poem – 'Lamp of the East' - in 1929 about glorious past of which country?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f1af6917737d472cb2f133c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>England</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6917737d472cb2f133d", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Germany</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6917737d472cb2f133e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Vietnam</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6917737d472cb2f133f", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Korea</p>"}], "question_id": "5f1af6917737d472cb2f133b"}, {"explanation": "<p>The <strong>Greater Eurasia</strong> concept is a combination of the technocratic and romantic approaches displayed by the Russian foreign policy.</p>", "question": "<p>The term “Greater Eurasia” as a concept of foreign policy has been devised by which of the following country?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f1af6ae7737d472cb2f1342", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>France</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6ae7737d472cb2f1343", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Russia</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6ae7737d472cb2f1344", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>England</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f1af6ae7737d472cb2f1345", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Germany</p>"}], "question_id": "5f1af6ae7737d472cb2f1341"}]
Minister of External Affairs has contended that non-alignment as a concept belonged to a bygone era and that multi-polarity in the world necessitated that India would have to take a definite stand, and even take “risks” on issues such as connectivity, maritime security, terrorism and climate change.
Contentions of Minister of External Affairs
Views expressed in the Editorial on India’s Strategy
Policy Take of Russia on India-China Border Conflict
Way Forward – For India
Escalating tension: China-U.S
United States has closed Chinese Consulate in Houston. This represents an unprecedented escalation in the steadily deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest economies. This decision is by far the most drastic measure taken by US amidst growing rivalry with China after both countries normalised diplomatic relations in 1979.
Embassy & Consulate
US Accusation & Action taken in Retaliation
The Larger Geo-Conflict
Impact on India
Curbs on bidders from few nations
The Central government has amended the General Financial Rules, 2017, to enable restrictions on bidders from countries which share a land border with India. The restrictions on public procurement from such countries can be imposed on the ground of national security.
What are general financial rules?
What the actual notification says?
So what does this mean?
What is the competent authority in this case?
So how till this step counter only china leaving others?
Deepening India-South Korea ties
President of South Korea, officially known as Republic of Korea, Mr. Moon Jae-in visited India in July, 2018. Similarly, North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The India-South Korea meet was based on the mutual ‘Vision for People, Prosperity, Peace and our Future’ and both countries signed 11 MoU’s. Let us understand further about India’s; South Korea relations.
Strategic Relationship
Third Party Partnership
Shared Heritage
Economic Cooperation
Trade Cooperation
Korean Denuclearisation
NSG Membership
Technology Cooperation
Towards national security and peace in Hong Kong
Context- China has promulgated the Law on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). It was enacted in accordance with the Chinese Constitution and the Basic Law of the HKSAR.
MRITUNJAY RAI 1 week ago