1. India needs the anchor of a national security strategy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The new National Democratic Alliance government in India must address critical national security issues, including decisions on military investments and strategic partnerships. To manage these challenges effectively, experts suggest…
1. Security and ecology (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environment Pollution and Degradation GS3 – Internal Security Context: The article discusses the strategic and economic significance of the Andaman & Nicobar (A&N) archipelago for India, highlighting historical neglect due to preoccupations with the western Indian Ocean….
Q1) “Peace is not mere absence of war; it is presence of justice.” (150 Words/10 Marks) AN Peace is a stress-free state of security and calmness that comes when there’s absence of violence, commotion and war, and everything coexists in perfect harmony and freedom. Peace is seen as an absence of war due to following…
1. J&K DGP Advocates Use of Stringent Enemy Agents Ordinance Against Militant Supporters (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: The Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), RR Swain, recently emphasized the importance of stringent measures against those assisting militants in J&K. He advocated for the use of…
1. The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary, GS3 – Environment Context The article discusses the conflict between development and environmental sustainability in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), emphasising recent Supreme Court judgments advocating for an…
1. Ministry of Coal initiates India’s First Ever Pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification in Jharkhand (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028176 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure, GS3 – Science and Technology Context The Ministry of Coal, via Eastern Coalfields Limited, has launched India’s first Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) pilot project in Jharkhand’s Kasta coal…
1. One election, one phase (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The concept of multi-phase elections, initially seen as a protective measure for both voters and polling staff, has increasingly come under scrutiny. Despite initial acceptance, the justification for multi-phase elections has been questioned due to the…
Q1) “It is not power, but fear that corrupts. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it.” (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Fear is one of the most significant prime movers for a person to do things which one will otherwise…