1. Why Delhi must reach out to Jakarta (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article emphasizes the need for India to strengthen its ties with Indonesia under President Prabowo to counter growing Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. Neglect of Eastern Neighbours and Historical Ties with…
1. Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, aimed to advance global biodiversity conservation goals but exposed challenges, particularly around…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2072149®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The article discusses the decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare in India, attributed to increased government spending and improved public healthcare infrastructure. ● Between 2014-15 and 2021-22, government health expenditure rose significantly, leading to better accessibility and affordability of healthcare. ●…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: In Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, 10 wild elephants died, likely due to kodo millet contamination by toxic mycotoxins. This incident underscores the risks posed by fungal infections in certain crops under specific environmental conditions. Analysis of News: Understanding Kodo Millet Cultivation and Uses:…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Recent trends in government health spending across low-income and lower middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs) show a decline in health funding, particularly after the pandemic. ● A World Bank report highlights this worrying shift, which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context ● India has substantial wind energy potential, yet a significant portion remains untapped. ● Recent policies aim to encourage repowering of outdated wind turbines to improve efficiency. ● However, challenges in land availability, infrastructure,…
Q1) Outlining the various cyber threats faced by India, assess the state of the country’s preparedness to deal with the same. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Cyber threat can be defined as the possibility of a malicious attempt by inimical interests to damage or disrupt a computer network or system. According to an international report, India…
1. The Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2072149®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare in India, attributed to increased government spending and improved public healthcare infrastructure. Between 2014-15 and 2021-22, government health expenditure rose significantly,…
1. States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context In 2023, the central government imposed a borrowing cap on Kerala, restricting its financial autonomy and sparking a constitutional debate on Article 293. Article 293…