1. ELEPHANTS, LIKE US Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservations – Species Context: A recent study reveals that elephants use unique, non-imitative sounds as proper names, challenging the idea that complex identity concepts are exclusively human. This discovery suggests elephants have person-like traits, prompting a reconsideration of how humans ethically treat them. The Significance of…
1. Tackling the fatty liver disease epidemic Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the urgent need for awareness and action against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, reclassified as Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Highlighting the theme of International Fatty Liver Day, it emphasises early screening, comprehensive health checks, and lifestyle…
1. First Session of 18th Lok Sabha to be Held from 24th June to 3rd July, 2024 Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The upcoming sessions of the 18th Lok Sabha and 264th Rajya Sabha mark the start of a new parliamentary term, with key proceedings including member oaths, the Speaker’s election, and the President’s…
Q1) “Great ends cannot be attained by base means.” In your opinion, what is more important, adherence to means or to focus on ends? (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. Bihar’s call for special category status (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context Bihar’s Chief Minister has renewed the State’s demand for special category status, aiming to secure more tax revenues from the Centre. This status, crucial amid political dynamics, is…
1. Redrawing the red line (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: On a significant day for Indian democracy, marked by the inauguration of the third successive NDA government, a tragic terrorist attack occurred on the Reasi-Katra road. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists ambushed a bus full of pilgrims, killing…
1. India’s looming financial crisis (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment Context The article warns of an impending financial crisis in India due to rapid, poorly regulated credit growth driven by an overhyped narrative of economic innovation and…
1. JAPAN INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE – 24 (JIMEX – 24) COMMENCED AT YOKOSUKA JAPAN Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context INS Shivalik’s participation in the Japan – India Maritime Exercise 2024 (JIMEX 24) marks the eighth edition of this bilateral exercise since its inception in 2012. The exercise aims to enhance maritime…
