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Q1) What are Biofuels and its types? Enumerate the challenges in biofuel adoption. To what extent can the Global Biofuels Alliance help in addressing these challenges? (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. Naegleria fowleri: Rare Amoeba Claims Life of Five-Year-Old in Kerala, Highlighting Dangers of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) Topic: Important topic for Prelims Context: A five-year-old girl in Kozhikode, Kerala, succumbed to Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. This rare infection occurs when contaminated water is inhaled through the nose, leading…
1. Model code and context Topic: GS2 – Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context: The article discusses the importance of truth in the context of India’s national motto, “Satyameva Jayate,” and its relevance to the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). It explores the philosophical complexity of truth and the ethical challenges faced by the…
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Q1) India’s path to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 is beset with multiple challenges. Identifying these challenges, suggest measures to help India achieve the net-zero target. (250 Words/15 Marks) Net zero emission refers to an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) added into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount of…
1. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan attends Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024 Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The article reports on Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan’s participation in ‘Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024,’ highlighting its aim to strengthen India’s cyber defence capabilities. ● The exercise, conducted by the Defence Cyber Agency, emphasizes collaboration…
1. Ireland, Norway, and Spain set to formally recognise the statehood of Palestine Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, following a deadly Hamas attack and Israeli retaliations. ● This move aligns with a recent UN vote supporting…
1. When control is disguised as reform Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● Recent judicial decisions by the Supreme Court, including declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and granting bail to prominent figures, have sparked debates about the Court’s independence and effectiveness amidst allegations of executive influence and online attacks on its legitimacy. Overview…
1. The India-Iran reconnect Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: The sudden death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident on May 20 adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile region. The political landscape of the Middle East is fraught with tensions and ongoing conflicts, and the loss of…