1. Starmer new U.K. PM as Labour Party wins polls (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The U.K. Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won a landslide victory in the July 4 general election, while the Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, suffered significant…
1. The Telecommunications Act 2023: Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2031057 ) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Indian government has enforced key sections of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, aiming to modernise laws governing telecommunication services and spectrum management. Guided by principles of inclusion, security, growth, and responsiveness, the Act…
1. Spiritual orientation, religious practices and courts (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article discusses a controversial Madras High Court ruling allowing the religious practice of angapradakshinam, highlighting debates on religious freedoms, judicial consistency, and constitutional principles in India’s legal landscape….
1. Not an open and shut case (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: In a landmark move, India has revamped its criminal law framework, replacing the centuries-old Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),…
India’s Education System ‘Crutches’: “The Coaching Industry” on the Brink of Sinking It’s been long established that India’s Education System is anything but not a system. It has always been in freefall, but something happened in the 1980s and 1990s—the rise of Coaching Institutes was formalised. This period marked the beginning of private coaching institutes,…
Q1) Discuss the factors behind distribution of global palm oil production. Why does India depend on palm oil imports despite having conditions suitable for its cultivation? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Palm oil is a widely produced vegetable oil. It has domestic as well as industrial applications. India imports nearly 60% of its palm oil demand….
1. Jaishankar meets Wang Yi, says LAC must be respected and peace ensured (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral relations Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed boundary issues and the need for mutual respect at the…
1. Two days’ Global INDIAai Summit 2024 concludes (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030838 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Governance Context The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, held in New Delhi, gathered over 12,000 AI experts from 50 countries. It showcased India’s push to democratise AI, bridge global North-South divides, and foster innovation through partnerships like…
1. Computer literacy in India needs a reboot (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context This article examines the significance of computer literacy in India, highlighting the disparities across age groups and regions. It discusses the progress made and the challenges faced in…