1. Closing the Gulf circle (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Modi’s visit to Kuwait highlights India’s expanding diplomatic ties with the Gulf, aligning with regional shifts and strategic priorities. Historic Context and Significance of the Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait marks the…
1. The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context India’s growing AI-powered surveillance infrastructure, including facial recognition systems and AI satellites, raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, while addressing…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context: The article discusses the complex relationship between religion and reservations in India, focusing on judicial and constitutional debates. It highlights cases where reservations for religious groups, particularly Muslims and Christian converts, have been challenged for lacking objective criteria. The issue underscores the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Personalities Context ●Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized Jawaharlal Nehru, accusing him of subverting the Constitution and implementing flawed foreign policies. ●President Kovind’s omission of Nehru’s name in a speech highlights a trend to diminish…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context ● La Niña, a cooler Pacific Ocean phase, influences global weather, including robust monsoons and colder winters in India. ● Despite predictions, La Niña has not emerged in 2024, raising questions about its impact on weather and air quality….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● The UNCCD’s COP16 in Saudi Arabia concluded without a binding drought protocol, despite increasing global drought challenges costing $300 billion annually. ● African nations strongly advocated for binding agreements, but developed countries pushed for…
Q1) Panchayati Raj Institutions must overcome the ‘dependency syndrome’ for funding to truly function as institutions of self-governance. Analyse. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: Panchayati Raj institutions in India generate only about 5% of their revenue and rely heavily on external sources of funding, particularly grants from central and state governments. This lack of capability to…
1. The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context RITES Ltd. has won contracts to repurpose redundant Indian Railways diesel locomotives for export after gauge conversion, highlighting wastage due to rapid electrification policies. The Indian Railways’…
