1. 4 dead as cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Disaster And Disaster Management Context In Himachal Pradesh, four people have died and 49 are missing due to cloudbursts in Shimla, Mandi, and Kullu districts, causing severe flooding and damage. Torrential…
 1. Landmark, benchmark (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court of India has removed a long-standing legal obstacle to fine-tuning existing policies of social justice. A seven-member bench of the apex court has allowed state governments to sub-divide the reservation quota meant for Scheduled Castes…
1. A verdict on the Money Bill that India awaits (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary,  Constitutional Provisions Context A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India will examine the definition of a Money Bill, affecting recent legislation passed without Rajya Sabha…
1. INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR JUNE, 2024 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2039668 ) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context In June 2024, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) rose by 4.0% compared to June 2023, with growth in coal, electricity, natural gas, steel, fertilisers, and cement. The ICI, which represents 40.27% of the…
Q1) Eradication of chronic malnutrition calls for an all-encompassing approach. In this context, throw light on the importance of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive approaches for achieving the goal of Zero Hunger. (250 Words/15 Marks) Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of food and nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups…
1. Privilege breach proceedings against MLAs can continue in next Assembly: Madras HC (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Madras High Court ruled that breach of privilege proceedings against MLAs can continue even after the dissolution of the Assembly, emphasising the…
 1. A Wayanad story (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the recurrent flooding and landslides in Kerala, particularly since 2018, highlighting a specific incident in Palakkad and the widespread impact on the state. It addresses the ongoing anxiety and preparedness of residents during monsoon…
1. The global struggle for a pandemic treaty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 –  International Relations, GS2 – Social security – Health Context Despite extensive negotiations, the WHO’s 77th World Health Assembly failed to finalise the Pandemic Agreement, aimed at enhancing global pandemic preparedness and equity. Key…