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.
The Indian Navy and the French Navy recently conducted bilateral exercise named ‘Varuna’ off the coast of Goa. This exercise took place from March 19 to March 22,...
The economic repercussions of Brexit continue to unfold. Recent data indicates that the UK is experiencing substantial financial losses in trade with the European Union. The UK government...
Turkey is currently experiencing political unrest following the detention of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. His arrest has ignited protests across major cities, marking the largest demonstrations against President...
The US immigration policy under President Donald Trump showcased a dual approach. While the administration intensified efforts to deport illegal immigrants, it simultaneously expanded opportunities for legal immigration,...
The ongoing Naga political issue has seen development as civil society organisations from Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam have called for the merger of two key agreements. This...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a staggering rise in migrant deaths in 2024. Nearly 9,000 individuals lost their lives while attempting to cross borders. This marks...
Chhattisgarh's government launched initiative aimed at eradicating Maoist influence in the Bastar region. The scheme, known as the 'Elvad Panchayat Abhiyan', incentivises panchayats to facilitate the surrender of...
Germany is embarking on spending initiative aimed at boosting its military and upgrading its infrastructure. This ambitious plan is poised to reshape the nation’s fiscal landscape. The upper...
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgement regarding the treatment of tax demands in the context of insolvency resolution plans. This ruling clarifies that no...
The Delhi government intensified efforts to combat sex determination of foetuses by launching an online portal. This initiative aims to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition...
