1. Doing business with Trump (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Impact of President Trump’s aggressive “America First” trade policies on global trade dynamics. Analysis of the news: America First Trade Policy: Focusing on China and North America Addressing Non-Market Practices…
1. Is the government encouraging ‘crosspathy’? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued a directive allowing homeopathic practitioners, who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology, to prescribe allopathic medications. Previous Notification and…
1. China’s moves must recast India’s critical minerals push (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context This article discusses China’s strategic use of critical mineral export controls, highlighting their global implications. It also examines India’s challenges and reforms in developing its critical mineral sector. China’s…
Teaching is a noble profession that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of society. For those aspiring to become educators, clearing teaching exams is a significant milestone. These exams not only evaluate your knowledge but also test your pedagogical skills and aptitude for teaching. Here’s an in-depth look at the world of teaching…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian economy – Energy Context Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Chief Engineer Hiroya Ueda highlighted the potential of bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification for India to achieve carbon neutrality. Introduction to Bioethanol and Challenges Bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification can help India…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context On New Year’s Day, a five-year-old girl in Karnataka died from a snakebite due to delays in antivenom treatment and unsafe conditions at her Anganwadi. India records an estimated 58,000 snakebite deaths annually, making it the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the draft rules for the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Introduction to Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Draft Rules These rules were…
The term Geography is derived from two roots in the Greek language: ‘Geo’ (earth) and Graphos (description). More formally, Geography is generally defined as a relationship between the earth’s physical environments with humans. Scholars define geography as, “the description of the earth as the abode of human beings”. Did you Know? Eratosthenes, a Greek scholar (276-194…
About 98% of the total crust of the earth is composed of eight elements oxygen, silicon, aluminium, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium. The details of the table are given: S. No. Elements percentage 1. Oxygen 46.60 2. Silicon 27.72 3. Aluminium 8.13 4. Iron 5.00 5. Calcium 3.63 6. Sodium 2.83 7. Potassium 2.59…
Geologists and seismologists have been concerned about what constitutes the earth. Earth is not a homogeneous solid ball; it consists of different layers with different characteristics. Various processes in the earth’s interior affect the landforms, which indirectly affect people’s lives. Thus, we study the interior of the earth as it helps in: Sources of Information…