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8 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Atomic power equations (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights the strategic advancements and challenges in India-US relations as symbolized by Jake Sullivan’s visit to India and the broader geopolitical context. Analysis of the news: Significance of Jake…

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Climate Change Disrupts Global Water Cycle: Rising Extremes in Floods, Droughts, and Precipitation

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 23) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article examines how climate change is intensifying disruptions in the global water cycle as highlighted in the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report. Analysis of the news: Climate Change and the Water Cycle Understanding the Water Cycle Impact…

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8 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. More flexibility, but also greater challenges (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced two transformative reforms: accelerated and extended degree programmes.This summary seeks to explore their advantages, challenges, and implications for India’s higher education system. Introduction…

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8 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Year End Review 2024: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2090883&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements various initiatives to enhance the socio-economic, educational, and cultural development of tribal communities. This article explains these key programs and achievements. Key Initiatives and Achievements of the Ministry…

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08 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. GDP growth projected to fall to four-year low at 6.4% (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The National Statistics Office (NSO) projects India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.4%, a four-year low, compared to 8.2% in 2023-24. The economy, which grew 6%…

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U.S. to remove Indian entities from restricted lists, says Jake Sulliva

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Jake Sullivan announced the U.S. will remove Indian scientific and nuclear entities from restricted lists, fostering enhanced bilateral cooperation.  What is a restricted list? The restricted list refers to a list of entities and individuals in certain countries,…

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What is the human meta- pneumovirus?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 –  Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context China is piloting a pneumonia monitoring system due to rising infections, with human metapneumovirus detected in children under 14. Social media reports on crowded hospitals, but no health emergency has been…

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Decoding the National Anthem controversy

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context On January 6, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address after the National Anthem was not played before his scheduled address. The Governor had previously refused to read out his address…

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7 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

 1. MSP guarantee is feasible (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context The article discusses the growing demand for a legally guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers in India, its feasibility, and the political deadlock surrounding its implementation. Analysis of the news:…