1. ‘We need to stop the fear mongering on vaccines’ (Source – The Hindu, Section – Science, Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The summary encapsulates an article discussing the impact of misinformation on the perception of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on the rare post-vaccination complication TTS. ● It…
1. An AI-infused world needs matching cybersecurity Topic: GS3 – Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks. Context ● The article encapsulates the growing concerns surrounding the misuse of generative AI, highlighted by incidents like hackers impersonating kidnappers. ● It discusses the multifaceted impact of generative AI on cybersecurity, productivity, and privacy,…
1. INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS DELHI, SHAKTI, AND KILTAN COMPLETED THEIR VISIT TO SINGAPORE. Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations. Context ● Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan visited Singapore from 6th to 9th May 2024, part of the Eastern Fleet’s deployment to the South China Sea. ● The visit aimed at bilateral…
1. The recovery debate Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to growth Context: India’s economic growth trajectory in the 2010s, exacerbated by the pandemic-induced collapse, has sparked contrasting views regarding the sustainability and underlying causes of growth. One perspective posits that fundamental flaws persist, necessitating a comprehensive overhaul of policies to sustain growth. In…
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Q1) What does the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme seek to achieve? What are the key challenges to its successful implementation? (250 Words/15 Marks) Production Linked Incentive is a scheme that offer companies incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in India. It was launched in year 2020-21 under Make-in-India to promote growth of domestic…
1. A chance to settle a constitutional clash Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra case before the Supreme Court of India delves into the interpretation of Article 39(b) and the immunity of laws from challenges based on fundamental rights. ● Stemming from historical tensions between fundamental…
1. Ban deprives over 4 lakh undertrials of opportunity to vote (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India have raised concerns over the voting rights of over 400,000 undertrials in prisons. ● Legal experts question the fairness of…
1. Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) invites suggestions/views from general public, institutions and organisations on issues related to its terms of reference Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context ● The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC), chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, has been established to make recommendations for a five-year period starting April 1, 2026….