(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context The World Solar Report 2024 highlights the global growth of solar energy, with a focus on technological advancements, cost reductions, and market trends. The World Solar Report 2024 was published by the International Solar…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context A judge of the Allahabad High Court faced criticism for remarks perceived as communally biased, sparking debates on judicial ethics. The judiciary’s code of conduct emphasizes impartiality, equality, and public trust. The incident highlights concerns…
Prelims Facts 1. Digital Agriculture Mission (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2082787®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Government of India launched the Digital Agriculture Mission on 2nd September 2024, aiming to create a robust digital ecosystem for agriculture. This initiative includes key components like Agristack and data-driven tools for farmers. The mission ensures privacy and data ownership with state governments….
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – International Relations  Context: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Dhaka signals India’s willingness to engage with Bangladesh’s interim government under transitional leader Prof. Muhammad Yunus after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime. The visit underscores India’s aim to ensure stability in bilateral relations, safeguard…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Science and technology  Context: The Centre’s push to make snakebites a notifiable disease aims to improve surveillance, management, and prevention strategies to reduce mortality and enhance public health outcomes.  Analysis of News:   Snakebites: A Public Health Challenge Snakebites are a major public…
1. Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court’s handling of the Sambhal Masjid case highlights concerns about judicial inactivism and reluctance to enforce the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This Act, designed to…
Q1) Highlight the significance of the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act and the challenges facing its effective implementation. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, popularly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] provides for reservation of one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies….
1. The code of conduct judges need to follow (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context A judge of the Allahabad High Court faced criticism for remarks perceived as communally biased, sparking debates on judicial ethics. The judiciary’s code of conduct emphasizes impartiality,…
1. Making her work count (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to employment Context The article examines the structural challenges and constraints of India’s labor force, particularly the dominance of low-quality self-employment, and explores ways to enhance productivity and transition to formal employment. Characteristics…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Antiparticles, theorized in 1928, reveal the symmetry of quantum mechanics but are scarce in the universe. Recent research suggests meson decay and hypothetical particles may partially explain matter’s dominance over antimatter, advancing progress on the Sakharov…