1. Australia Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Sparking Debate on Youth Online Safety    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The Australian government has announced plans to legislate restrictions on social media access for children under 16, holding platforms accountable to prevent access by…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra government, for building rental housing for slum dwellers. The decision faced…
1. On SEBI chairperson’s conflicts of interests (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance – Transparency and accountability, GS4 – Ethics – Ethics in civil services & public administration: Context Hindenburg Research’s report exposed conflicts of interest involving SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch,…
1. One election, many questions (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The article discusses the ongoing debate in India about implementing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, a proposal strongly supported by Prime Minister…
1. The essence of India’s inflation problem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the implications of the Economic Survey’s suggestion to exclude food prices from the RBI’s inflation target, arguing that this approach overlooks the significant impact of food inflation on…
1. National Coastal Scheme (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2041455 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context The National Coastal Mission Scheme (NCM) addresses coastal ecosystem challenges by funding conservation and research efforts. It supports state and UT administrations in implementing beach management, pollution control, and capacity-building programs. This initiative complements broader environmental projects, including the…
1. On doorstep delivery of alcohol (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society Context The article examines India’s rising alcohol consumption and the potential impact of doorstep delivery on public health and safety. It discusses arguments for and against such a policy, highlighting revenue generation, potential…
1. India committed to FTA with the U.K., says Modi (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finalising an FTA with the UK during talks with Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The discussions focused on…
1. India and Malaysia to increase cooperation in the field of Oil palm and other sectors (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2034036 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Malaysian Minister Johari Abdul Ghani met on July 18, 2024, to discuss enhancing India-Malaysia cooperation in agriculture. Key topics included the National Mission…
1. The Uncelebrated Revolution: How Maize Transformed India’s Agricultural Landscape (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The Green Revolution made India self-sufficient in wheat and rice, thanks to high-yielding varieties developed by institutions like CIMMYT and IARI, under the leadership of scientists like Norman Borlaug and M.S. Swaminathan. However,…