Tag: IAS

What is SWIFT, How ban will impact Russian economy, UPSC IAS trending dose

Just, in a move to counter Russia’s war over Ukraine, the US and the European Commission published a joint announcement to prohibit some Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) messaging system. What is SWIFT? SWIFT is a messaging system utilized by banks and financial organizations globally for the rapid exchange […]

What is Permanent Indus Commission, Indus Waters Treaty, UPSC IAS trending dose

A 10-member panel from India will visit Pakistan to follow the 117th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is necessary to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31. (The two countries hold a yearly meeting to discuss alliance on the Indus River System, as defined […]

What principles of International law of United Nation, Russia breaking it by invasion on Ukraine, UPSC IAS trending dose

In January 2021, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested the U.S. to allow it to join NATO, observing which Russia began accumulating troops near the borders of eastern Ukraine. Tensions escalated rapidly from December 2021 when Russia requested NATO to give up its military training in eastern Europe and Ukraine, followed by a Russian cyberattack on […]

Know about Research SuperCluster (RSC), Meta’s AI Supercomputer UPSC IAS trending dose

Meta confirmed that it is manufacturing an AI supercomputer, the AI Research SuperCluster (RSC). The company announced that this will be the fastest supercomputer in the world once fully built by mid-2022. The device is said to quicken AI research and help in building the metaverse, the next major computing platform. What is the RSC […]

What is Hijab issue, Freedom of Religion, UPSC IAS trending dose

Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s Udupi district for wearing a hijab. The action of some pre-university colleges in Karnataka refusing entry to Muslim girl students wearing hijabs, or head-scarves, has now become a national controversy. While the girls have been protesting against being denied entry to education, the counter-protests […]

UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Notification 2022 pdf : Application 861 posts

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the civil service exam (CSE) 2022. The notification includes the details on the application window, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and number of vacancies. A total of 861 vacancies has been notified by the commission. Application process The application process will remain open till February 22, 6 […]

Know about Pegasus spyware Why in news, UPSC IAS trending dose

Again this topic in news and now New York Times published an article detailing how Pegasus, spyware expanded by Israel-based NSO Group, has been used as a tool to firm up Israel’s interests across the globe. In this article, the journalists also argue that Pegasus was part of a $2-billion “package of sophisticated weapons and […]