GS-II refers to the General Studies Paper II in the civil services examination. It covers various subjects. These include Indian polity, governance, and international relations. The paper assesses knowledge of the Constitution and laws. It also examines the functioning of the Indian political system. Candidates must understand socio-economic development. Current affairs related to these topics are crucial for success.
Karnataka is set to introduce a differential levy on app-based platforms. This initiative aims to fund a social security scheme for gig and platform workers. The proposed framework...
The White House's Office of Management and Budget has proposed cuts to the State Department's budget for 2025. This proposal suggests reducing the budget by nearly 50%. It...
Europe's energy security remains precarious. Three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the continent grapples with energy supply challenges. The reliance on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) has...
The Consumer Affairs Ministry has introduced draft rules for gas meters, aiming to improve accuracy and reliability in gas measurement. These rules, part of the Legal Metrology (General)...
The US-China trade war has escalated into geopolitical confrontation. Initially focused on economic disputes, it now embodies a complex struggle for global influence between two superpowers - the...
Hungary's government is poised to enact a constitutional amendment that critics argue undermines freedoms of assembly and expression. This move is seen as part of a broader trend...
In recent years, India has witnessed rise in paediatric tuberculosis (TB) cases. The number of notified cases among children aged up to 14 years increased by 38 per...
The Government of India is preparing to release handbooks that detail the key provisions of the four new labour codes. These codes aim to reform the labour market...
Bangladesh's recent trade decisions have sparked tensions with India. The closure of land ports and the suspension of yarn imports from India have adversely affected bilateral trade relations....
The Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) is multilateral naval exercise that commenced on April 13, 2025, in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. This inaugural edition aims to encourage collaboration among...
