One Nation One Subscription (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2089179®=3&lang=1 ) Context The article explores various facets of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, focusing on its objectives, implementation process, advantages, and its role in enhancing India’s research ecosystem. What is ONOS? Key Objectives of the ONOS Scheme Implementation Process Funding and Financial Strategy Advantages of ONOS…
Q1) The emerging pandemic of lifestyle diseases has arisen out of a public policy failure that lacked foresight and imposed a one-size-fits- all approach. Evaluate. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER: Lifestyle diseases are medical disorders or conditions caused by a person’s modifiable lifestyle behaviors, such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, smoking etc. It results the…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The article explores India’s geopolitical prospects in 2025 amidst regional upheavals, global conflicts, and evolving alliances, highlighting challenges and opportunities for its foreign policy. Analysis of the news: A Dynamic Geopolitical Landscape in 2025 The year 2025…
1. A Tryst in Space (Source – Indian Express, Section- The Editorial page- Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context ● The article highlights ISRO’s transformative strides in space exploration, marked by the groundbreaking SpaDeX mission and its pivotal role in advancing India’s space ambitions. ISRO’s Milestone Mission – SpaDeX India’s…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The article compares U.S. Supreme Court dissents, influenced by political appointments, with India’s diverse judicial dissents—political, social, and intellectual. Dissent in Democracies: A Comparative Overview: Role of Dissent in Democracy Dissent is an essential component…
1. COP29, climate finance and its optical illusion (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context Developed nations’ $300 billion climate finance goal by 2035 falls short of developing countries’ demand for equitable support. Finance in Climate Change Negotiations Finance has been central…
Prelims Facts: 1. INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR NOVEMBER, 2024 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2089066®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Index of Eight Core Industries grew by 4.3% in November 2024, with Cement, Coal, and Steel showing growth, while Crude Oil and Natural Gas declined. Index of Eight Core Industries: Overview Components and Their Weights Monitoring:…
1. The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article compares U.S. Supreme Court dissents, influenced by political appointments, with India’s diverse judicial dissents—political, social, and intellectual. Dissent in Democracies: A Comparative Overview: Role of…
Q1) What do you understand by the term silver economy? Discuss thesocio-economic challenges faced by India's elderly population in thecontext of changing demographic trends. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER: The term “silver economy” refers to the economic opportunities and challenges associated with an aging population. It includes the products and services required to cater…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 18) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ●The article explores the divisive debate among Trump supporters over the H-1B visa program. Analysis of the news: Controversy Over H-1B Visas in the US The debate over skilled immigration, particularly the H-1B visa program, has resurfaced…