The protests in Shahbag Square in Dhaka, Bangladesh, serve as a poignant reflection of the deep-rooted societal division between nationalist and Islamic forces within the nation.
UPSC
Q84. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:
Statement-I: One of the standard size
Economic ties between India and Japan, while growing in recent years, are still far below their potential. Elucidate the policy constraints which are inhibiting this growth. (200 Words, 10 Marks)
Economic ties between India and Japan have steadily strengthened over the past few years, yet they remain below the envisioned potential.
What do you understand by ‘The String of Pearls’? How does it impact India? Briefly outline the steps taken by India to counter this. (200 Words, 10 Marks)
“The String of Pearls” is a geopolitical concept that refers to China’s strategy of developing a network of military and commercial facilities in the Indian Ocean region, extending from the Chinese mainland to the Middle East.
The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (200 Words, 10 Marks)
The proposed withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 presents a complex web of security implications for the nations within the region, particularly for India.
Q83. Consider the following statements:
Statement- I: 7th August is declared as National Handloom Day.
Statement-II It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement
UPSC Prelims 2023 Q 82. Consider the following pairs:
Site: Well-known for
Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine
Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine
Welcome to this week’s current affairs quiz, where we’ll test your knowledge of the latest and most significant events happening around the world.
Q81. With reference to Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot
Archaeological excavations
Q1. Assertion (A): Gandhi stopped the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922.
(a) Both A and R are true but R is the the correct explanation of A.