Q1) Aditya L1 mission is an important milestone as India’s first space based solar observatory. Enlist the major scientific objectives and the challenges of the mission. (150 Words/10 marks) ANS Aditya-L1 is India’s first space based solar observatory. It is aimed at studying the Sun from an orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point 1 (L1),…
 1. Highly porous Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2044556 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers at Agharkar Research Institute developed a porous xerogel dressing with silica nanoparticles and calcium, enhancing blood clotting significantly. This advanced dressing addresses severe haemorrhage more effectively than traditional gauze, offering a…
1. On the allegations against the SEBI chief (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Hindenburg Research alleges SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had hidden stakes in offshore funds linked to Adani stock manipulation. Hindenburg Research also raised concerns about Buch’s continued involvement…
1. Relook at Dhaka (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: The article discusses the significant political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the subsequent rise of an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. It…
1. Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 –  Science and Technology Context The article discusses the evolving security threats in 2024, emphasising the dangers posed by AI and cyber attacks. It highlights the risks of disinformation, deep fakes, and cyber…
Q1) Explain Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). Also, discuss GLOF mitigation strategy with special reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) is a catastrophic flood created when water dammed by a glacier or a moraine is released suddenly. This sudden discharge of a large volume…
1. Union Cabinet Approves Clean Plant Programme to Boost Horticulture Yield and Quality in India (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to boost the yield, productivity, and quality of horticulture crops in India. Analysis of News:    About CPP Key…
 1. PM releases 109 high yielding, climate resilient and biofortified varieties of crops (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2044302 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context On August 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and biofortified crop varieties at the India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. This initiative highlights the government’s focus on enhancing…
1. Three neighbourhood questions (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations – India and its neighbourhood Context: The article discusses recent setbacks in India’s foreign and security policies in its immediate neighborhood, particularly in Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Afghanistan. The article also highlights the need for introspection, better coordination…