1. India’s Business Activity Surges in June with Fastest Job Creation in 18 Years: HSBC Survey (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 19) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: Recent gains in manufacturing and services sectors have significantly bolstered business activity in India. According to an HSBC survey, June witnessed the fastest job creation rate…
1. A progressive Indian policy on Myanmar outlined (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● The article critiques India’s foreign policy towards Myanmar amid ongoing military violence since the 2021 coup. ● It advocates for a shift towards supporting Myanmar’s pro-democracy…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2027734 ) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context ● Gen Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, inaugurated the first Armed Forces BEML Synergy Meet 2024 in New Delhi, emphasising India’s commitment to defence indigenisation and self-reliance. ● The event aimed to foster collaboration between BEML and the armed forces for advanced defence solutions….
1. In the name of merit (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Indian Constitution promises social justice and allows the state to make special provisions for the underprivileged. While governments of all political parties, including the BJP, have tried to expand…
Q1) What does the following quote mean to you: “Justice without force is futile, force without justice is tyrannical.” ANS Justice means fair treatment of people and giving them what they deserve. Effectiveness of justice often requires use of force, creating a contested territory for ethics. Justice without force would be futile because of the…
1. The U.S.-Saudi agreement, from fist-bump to embrace (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States and Saudi Arabia are negotiating a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) aimed at formalising their defence and economic ties. This potential agreement seeks to align Saudi Arabia’s regional…
1. The big test (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context: The latest controversy surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the culmination of years of mounting scandals. Issues have included routine paper leaks and the release of incorrect results, which have been linked…
1. India embracing the rise of Additive Manufacturing (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2027072 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Development & their applications Context The first National Additive Manufacturing Symposium (NAMS) 2024 was inaugurated in New Delhi, emphasising India’s AM ecosystem’s growth. The event showcased the release of a key report and an indigenous AM…
1. Four Years After Galwan: India-China Border Tensions Remain Unresolved Amid Diplomatic and Strategic Maneuvers (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 18) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: The border standoff between India and China remains unresolved four years after the Galwan clashes on June 15, 2020. With approximately 50,000 to 60,000 troops…