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.
Recent developments have marked shift in US-Russia relations. A high-level meeting took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving US and Russian officials. This was the first in-person dialogue...
Amritpal Singh, an MP from Khadoor Sahib, has been in detention since April 2023. His case has raised questions about parliamentary attendance rules and the implications of prolonged...
Recent studies indicate decline in India's suicide death rate. Research published in The Lancet Public Health marks a 30 per cent reduction from 1990 to 2021. This analysis...
The Government of India has launched an updated coaching scheme aimed at providing high-quality coaching to students from underprivileged backgrounds. This initiative targets children covered under the PM...
On February 18, 2025, leaders of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its allies staged protest in Chennai. They condemned the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government for...
The Supreme Court of India made a very important ruling regarding prison remission policies. This decision emerged from a suo motu case aimed at addressing prison overcrowding. The...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at improving access to in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for Americans facing infertility challenges. This initiative addresses the high costs associated...
The Indian judiciary recently faced scrutiny regarding its application of the death penalty. Two murder convictions resulted in vastly different outcomes, reigniting debates on the ‘rarest of rare’...
The Torres Ponzi scam has recently come to light, affecting thousands of investors in Mumbai. The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police is taking action to auction...
Costa Rica has recently announced its cooperation with the United States in the repatriation of migrants. This decision positions Costa Rica as the third Central American nation to...