1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years, driven by digital public infrastructure (DPI), and its global leadership in the area. What is a DPI? India’s Financial Inclusion Success The Rise…
1. On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. Recent events like Cyclone…
1. Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article critiques India’s public health policies over the last decade, highlighting a shift from strengthening public sector healthcare to prioritising publicly funded health insurance schemes like Ayushman…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. ● Organised by the DST and Technology Innovation Hubs (TiHs), it emphasised interdisciplinary…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context ● Recent landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district have highlighted the urgent need for effective climate finance. ● The UNFCCC’s Loss and Damage Fund, established in 2022, aims to support regions impacted by climate change. ● However,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context ● The news addresses India’s Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI), where States handle most expenditure but collect less revenue, relying on Union transfers. ● The 15th Finance Commission highlighted this issue, suggesting that increasing tax devolution…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The 10th Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs) conference, organised by the CBI, focused on strengthening international law enforcement partnerships. ● Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan emphasised the importance of global cooperation in combating new-age crimes like cyber-enabled frauds,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Kerala’s recognition as a leader in business and citizen-centric reforms by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry highlights the state’s strides in improving the ease of doing business and public service delivery. ● The state leveraged digital…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context: ● Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, defense, and semiconductors, advancing India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. Analysis of News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Southeast Asia…