1. Birsa Munda lives on (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS1 – History Context: The article celebrates the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, highlighting his role in India’s fight against colonial oppression and the ongoing recognition of tribal contributions to the nation’s history and values. Honoring India’s Heroes A Tribute…
1. Leverage similarity, complementarity in Nigeria (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Nigeria aims to reinvigorate Indo-Nigerian relations by addressing trade, defence, and socio-economic challenges. With over 150 Indian companies operating in Nigeria, the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● India’s booming agricultural exports, valued at $53.1 billion in 2022-23, raise concerns about sustainability. ● The production of high-demand commodities like tea and sugar presents ecological and social challenges, while alternative crops like millets…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2024. D-SIBs, often deemed ‘Too Big To Fail,’ play a critical role in maintaining the stability…
Q1) Discuss the significance of Multimodal Transport System in achieving last mile connectivity, improving logistics efficiency, and addressing the twin problems of pollution and congestion. What measures can be taken to ensure efficient multimodal transport connectivity in India? (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT FOURTH EDITION OF COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE ‘SEA VIGIL-24’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2073000®=3&lang=1 ) Context Sea Vigil-24 is a large-scale coastal defence exercise led by the Indian Navy to strengthen and assess India’s maritime security. It involves multiple ministries, organisations, and communities, highlighting national efforts to secure India’s extensive coastline. Exercise “Sea…
1. The perfect cocktail of layered discrimination (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Indian Polity Context The issue of delimitation in India, which involves redrawing Lok Sabha constituency boundaries based on population, is gaining prominence. The demographic disparities between Hindi-speaking and non-Hindi-speaking states…
1. A green transition for India (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses India’s urgent need to transition to a sustainable, resilient energy economy that balances decarbonisation, economic growth, and equitable access, while attracting climate finance and fostering global collaboration. India’s Path to a Sustainable,…
1. RBI Retains SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as ‘Too Big To Fail’ Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are Domestic Systemically Important…