Q1) What role does wetland play in expanding the framework of sustainable development? What are the challenges faced by wetland ecosystem? Discuss the corrective steps required for their effective conservation. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Wetlands are a distinct ecosystem of land areas saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally. Examples include mangroves, peatlands, marshes,…
 1. India and the United States discusses advancements in Energy Collaboration Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047766 ) Context Union Minister for Power Shri Manohar Lal and US Senior Advisor John Podesta discussed enhancing bilateral energy cooperation. Key areas included grid modernization, boosting India’s manufacturing capacity, energy storage, and high-efficiency…
1. India, Poland formulate action plan, upgrade ties to strategic partnership (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context During his visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. They…
1. Building on favourable change in the 2024 waqf Bill (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, faces criticism for granting excess powers to District Magistrates and weakening waqf property protections. However, it introduces…
1. Managing political risk (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the political risks that Indian companies face when investing in neighboring countries, particularly in light of the recent political crisis in Bangladesh and rising anti-India sentiment. Political Crisis in Bangladesh and Anti-India Sentiment Historical…
Q1) What do you understand by Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO’s)? Throwing light upon the various challenges faced by the FPOs, suggest measures to ameliorate the same. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) is a legal entity (cooperative or company) formed voluntarily by farmers for conducting agricultural operations as a group and sharing of…
1. Africa can compliment India’s need for critical minerals needed for sectors like EVs: Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047346 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Africa’s mineral wealth, including rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, is crucial for India’s technological and industrial needs. Strengthening India-Africa relations involves expanding trade, sustainable mining,…
1. Joint Statement on India – Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047076 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context On August 20, 2024, Malaysia’s Prime Minister visited India, marking the first meeting with India’s Prime Minister. The visit highlighted the deepening strategic partnership, focusing on trade, defence, digital tech, and cultural…
1. Centre plans to take caste count during Census (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Union government is considering whether to include caste enumeration in the next Census amid demands from political parties. While a caste-wise population count hasn’t been conducted since independence, past…
1. Moral pressure and human rights compliance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context This article examines the effectiveness of “naming and shaming” as a strategy for enforcing human rights norms. It explores successes and limitations, highlighting examples where moral pressure led to reforms, while authoritarian…