(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: ● The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has exempted export-oriented green hydrogen projects from its domestic solar module shortlist to lower costs and boost global competitiveness. ● This exemption allows projects to use cheaper imported solar modules instead of domestic…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology; GS2 – Governance Context: ● The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has developed a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software for real-time monitoring of wait times at highway toll plazas. ● This software, developed by Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL)…
Q1) What do you understand by environmental ethics? Examine the ethical concerns in ‘phasedown versus phase out debate’ in the use of coal by developing countries. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Environmental ethics is a branch of ethics that studies the relation between human beings and ecology. The range of activities under environmental ethics are as…
1. Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Union Health Ministry has proposed enhanced security measures for hospitals, including employing ex-servicemen and integrating with local police, following a recent consultation. This comes after the…
1. AN UPWARD TICK (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the World Bank’s updated growth forecast for the Indian economy, raising it to 7% for the year, in line with other agencies like the IMF and ADB. India’s Growth Outlook Revised Upwards Drivers of…
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051719 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context India’s Digital Agriculture Mission, approved with a Rs. 2,817 Crore budget aims to revolutionise agriculture through digital technologies. It includes creating digital farmer IDs, advanced crop and soil mapping, and a…
1. Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in States (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article highlights the challenges faced by States in fully utilising Union Budget allocations for health sector initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051321 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● Researchers have developed a groundbreaking gas sensor using mixed spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanostructures, capable of detecting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at ultra-low concentrations (ppb levels) and room temperature. ● This advancement addresses key challenges in gas sensing, offering a more precise and affordable…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 05) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, to strengthen bilateral ties amid regional tensions due to China’s aggressive posture in the Indo-Pacific. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei,…