(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power accounting for over 80% of this goal. However, this plan faces significant challenges due to the country’s heavy reliance on imported solar equipment,…
Q1) The role of the civil service is not limited to the mere welfare of the people but extends to the realm of upholding the spirit of the constitution. Elaborate. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Role of civil service in ensuring welfare of the people (service delivery) can be seen from the following: Policy Formulation: The…
1. INDIAN NAVY – ROYAL NAVY OF OMAN MARITIME EXERCISE (NASEEM AL BAHR) (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2066452®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Indo-Oman naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr focused on enhancing interoperability and cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman. It underscored India’s commitment to strengthening ties in the Indian Ocean Region. Naval Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr:
1. THE DIGITAL WAY FORWARD (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article discusses the global adoption of the UN’s Global Digital Compact (GDC) and India’s leadership in promoting Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), emphasizing the need for impact assessments to ensure inclusive and effective digital governance. Global…
1. India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses India’s delicate diplomatic balancing act between China and the U.S. amid growing tensions and power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific. While India’s ties with the U.S. are…
1. India’s Solar Ambitions Face Hurdles Amid Heavy Reliance on Chinese Imports and Domestic Manufacturing Challenges (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power accounting for over 80% of this goal….
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Polity The Supreme Court recalled its August 2022 order, which had declared certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, unconstitutional. This decision came in response to a petition filed by the Centre, arguing that the constitutional validity of the unamended Act was…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context ● The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence will deliberate on the preparedness of the Indian armed forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats. Non-Kinetic Warfare: Use of non-military means: Involves actions that are not directly violent,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act to explicitly ban child betrothals, highlighting their violation of children’s rights and calling for comprehensive measures to prevent child marriages. Analysis of News: The Prohibition of Child…
Q1) Despite constitutional backing, urban planning and governance have given limited dividends on the ground. Enumerating the reasons for the same, suggest measures to ameliorate the situation. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urban governance can broadly be defined as providing the basic socio-economic services in the urban area. Urban planning is recognized as a vital tool…