Q1) A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Rights and duties are complimentary concepts so much so that the two are considered two sides of the same coin. It is only in the performance of our…
1. Release of the Report of the Expert Group Report on ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness – A Framework for Action’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053759 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context NITI Aayog’s Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response report outlines a comprehensive framework to strengthen India’s response to future pandemics. It focuses on rapid…
1. The start-up nation (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the factors driving India’s economic growth over the past decade. Key Growth Drivers of the Indian Economy in the Last Decade India’s Position as a Global Economic Power The Role of Technology and Startups…
1. Union Cabinet Approves PMGSY-IV: ₹70,125 Crore for 62,500 km of Rural Roads to Connect 25,000 Villages (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) to construct 62,500 km of all-weather…
1. Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context China’s extreme decentralisation has led to overcapacity and inefficient investments, as local governments prioritise industrial growth over public services. This model, once key to China’s economic rise, is now facing challenges…
Q1) What do the following quotations mean to you: “Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”- John F. Kennedy (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Tolerance can be referred to as having conditional acceptance to beliefs, practices and acceptance of others even when one considers…
1. Combination of ‘Siddha’ Drugs Reduces Anaemia in Adolescent Girls: Study (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2053375 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context A recent study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge highlights the effectiveness of Siddha medicine in treating anaemia among adolescent girls. Researchers from prominent Siddha institutions found that the Siddha…
1. Remove obstacles in the country’s research ecosystem, says Modi (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS3 – Science and Technology Context Prime Minister Modi chaired the first meeting of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s Governing Board, emphasising innovation in India’s research ecosystem….
1. Peace & its possibilities (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the evolving peace diplomacy surrounding the Ukraine conflict as it enters its third year. The Growing Incentives for Peace in Ukraine India’s Peace Diplomacy: Possibilities and Limitations The Role of U.S. Politics in…
1. UAE-India ties are rooted in affinity, trust and respect (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince to India highlighted the enduring ties between the two nations, symbolised by the planting of trees at…