1. Global Push to End Plastic Pollution: Nations Meet in Korea for Final Treaty Negotiations (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the ongoing negotiations among 170 nations to finalize a legally binding global treaty to combat plastic pollution and its environmental and health impacts. Analysis of…
Q1) Moral behaviour is not only good for the community in which one is a part but also for the individuals who profess it. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Morality is an individual’s sense of right and wrong. Moral behaviour means conducting oneself after evaluating the moral consequences of an action. Moral behaviour is…
1. CULMINATION OF PAN-INDIA COASTAL DEFENCE EXERCISE – ‘SEA VIGIL 24’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2076147®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context Sea Vigil 24, a Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise, demonstrated India’s dedication to maritime security through multi-agency participation and community engagement. It highlighted enhanced coordination, asset deployment, and grassroots awareness to strengthen India’s Coastal Defence…
1. Zone of Containment (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science and Technology Context: The article highlights the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), global and national efforts to combat it, and the need for sustained actions, governance, and investments to address the…
1. Understanding the changing face of extremist violence (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context extends to India’s experience with both left-wing and right-wing extremist movements. Introduction: Conflicts Eclipsing Other Forms of Violence The RAND Study and Its Relevance Post-Independence Extremism in India Rise…
1. A lake ecosystem gasping for breath (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site in Kerala, faces severe pollution from untreated sewage, plastic waste, and sedimentation. This has led to biodiversity loss, algal blooms, and declining…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – International Relations Context ● The AI Summit 2024 highlighted the critical role of Artificial Intelligence in governance, addressing challenges like copyright, data protection, and ethical concerns. ● Experts discussed AI applications in healthcare and wildlife conservation, stressing the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● Delhi’s air pollution is becoming a severe health crisis, with the city experiencing consistently poor air quality, especially in winter. ● While stubble burning is often blamed, internal sources like vehicular emissions contribute…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article discusses the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit, highlighting its mission to eliminate global hunger and poverty by 2030 through coordinated international efforts. Analysis of News: Launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger…