MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 28 th FEBRUARY 2025 Q1) Discuss how gender-based violence in India is a manifestation of patriarchal values. To what extent has modernisation in law served as an instrument of women’s empowerment in this regard? (15 marks, 250 words) Read more- MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 27 th FEBRUARY 2025 ANSWER Gender-Based violence refers to harmful…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Centre has withheld ₹2,152 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for Tamil Nadu due to the state’s refusal to implement NEP 2020, reigniting the language policy debate. Analysis of the news: The Language Debate in…
1. What do Germany’s election results mean? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Christian Democratic Union(CDU) won the most votes in Germany’s election, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support.Coalition negotiations will determine the future government. Analysis of the news: Major…
1. Sarbananda Sonowal unveils ‘One Nation-One Port’ to enhance efficiency with ease of doing business (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2106662 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) to standardize port operations and enhance trade efficiency. One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP) Objectives of…
1. There’s money in sports now (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Former Indian Badminton player Pullela Gopichand’s statement discouraging middle-class parents from pushing their children into sports as a career sparked a discussion on the evolving financial stability and institutional support…
1. A process where free and fair elections will be a casualty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The appointment process of Election Commissioners has been revised through a new law in 2023. The new law raises concerns over government dominance in the selection…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional organization formed by the governments of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Singapore to promote economic growth, peace, social progress, security and cultural development in the Southeast Asian region. ASEAN was established on 8th August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration….
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released 10 gharials into the Chambal River to boost conservation efforts for the critically endangered species. Analysis of the news: About Gharial It is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Union Home Minister assured that southern states would not lose parliamentary seats after delimitation, addressing concerns over potential political representation shifts. Analysis of the news: What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the constitutional process of redrawing electoral boundaries and…
