1. Centralised examinations have not aced the test (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Issues arising out of their design & implementation. Context The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established in 2017 by the Indian government to conduct electronic mode entrance examinations…
Q1) The constitution of India is not a bag of borrowing, but a ‘beautiful patchwork’ that aptly mirrors the nation’s diversity. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks)
1. SC to look into use of Money Bills to pass laws (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has agreed to hear petitions challenging the passage of controversial amendments via the Money Bill route in Parliament. The issue…
1. Tizu Zunki River to be harnessed for Economic Development of Nagaland, to enable Cargo & Passenger Transport: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2033481 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context The government announced initiatives to develop Nagaland’s waterways, including Tizu Zunki River (NW 101) and Doyang River Lake, to boost tourism and…
1. ‘Big brother’ to ‘Brother’, a Nepal-India reset (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India-Nepal relations have faced significant challenges since 2015 due to constitutional disagreements and a blockade by India. The new leadership in both countries presents an opportunity to…
 1. In the name of flood control (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS1– Geography GS3 – Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the geographical and environmental challenges of Assam, focusing on the state’s annual floods. It highlights how natural features such as the Eastern Himalaya, the southwest monsoon, and the…
Q1) Cities are the engines of economic growth, but they can also be the black holes of the environment. What are some of the key environmental challenges facing urban areas in the 21st century? How should modern cities address these challenges? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urbanization is growing in India rapidly. As per a…
1. Bihar Urges Centre to Declare MSP for Makhana and Address Issues at Darbhanga Research Centre (Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 08) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The Bihar government has urged the Centre to declare the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for makhana, an aquatic crop cultivated across 10 districts in the…
1. NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2033106 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The NITI GearShift Challenge, launched by NITI Aayog with partners like IIM Bangalore and WRI India, aims to foster innovative business models for zero-emission trucks…