1. Moral pressure and human rights compliance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context This article examines the effectiveness of “naming and shaming” as a strategy for enforcing human rights norms. It explores successes and limitations, highlighting examples where moral pressure led to reforms, while authoritarian…
1. ANOTHER GLASS CEILING (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2– Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article criticizes a recent UPSC advertisement for lateral entry into 45 posts without reservations, arguing that it undermines social justice and perpetuates existing inequalities. Gramscian Theory of Hegemony and Lateral Entry in UPSC…
1. A ground plan for sustainable mass employment (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context This article addresses India’s employment challenges, focusing on recent government initiatives aimed at job creation, skilling, and improving human development indicators. It emphasises…
1. Delhi to Kyiv via Warsaw (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine marks a significant shift in India’s foreign policy, particularly its engagement with Europe. This visit is a continuation of India’s efforts over the past decade to…
1. On the ethanol blending programme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Clean Energy Context India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, marked by increased production and capacity. However, concerns about food security arise due to rising maize imports and water…
1. DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2045992 ) Context The DRDO has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of NIPUN munition to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). Developed by ARDE and HEMRL, NIPUN is now in bulk production by…
1. Illegal mining, encroachments, deforestation a threat to Aravali as natural green wall (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The Aravali range faces severe threats from illegal mining, deforestation, and encroachments, causing environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity. Recent studies…
1. When the system fails women (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 07) Topic: GS1– Indian Society Context: The article discusses the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has caused widespread outrage across India. A Brutal Crime Shocks the Nation Haunting Memories…
Q1) National security challenges require sufficiently addressing the concerns of human security. Explain and suggest reforms for the same. (150 Words/10 Marks)