(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the legal principle “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” applies even in cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002. Analysis of News: What is PMLA, 2002? The Prevention of Money…
Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context ● Recent research reveals that personal care products in India contain harmful microplastics, including polyethylene and polycaprolactone. ● Despite claims of being “eco-friendly” or “natural,” many products contribute to plastic pollution, posing significant environmental and health…
Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management. (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context ● India is addressing its diverse natural hazards through improved disaster management and climate resilience efforts. ● Challenges include the need for better localised forecasts and effective implementation of climate research. ● Enhancing weather readiness involves…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training. ● This agreement builds on past collaborations and aims to…
Q1) What do you understand by theaterisation of commands? Enumerating the impediments in theaterisation for India’s armed forces, discuss the role of Chief of Defence Staff in enhancing the effectiveness of India’s external security response. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The aterisation is a concept that seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services- army,…
1. Cabinet accords approval for progressive expansion of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049318 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce Context The Union Cabinet’s approval to expand the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to bolster agricultural infrastructure by including new project types and aligning…
1. India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergencies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training….
1. A punishing process (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses recent Supreme Court judgments that emphasize the principle of “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” even for stringent laws like the UAPA and PMLA. It highlights the judiciary’s growing concern over the potential…
1. Sharpening India’s anti-tuberculosis fight (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context This article discusses India’s ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), which accounts for over a quarter of the global TB burden. It emphasises the need for shorter, more effective treatments for drug-resistant…