1. Centre begins efforts to implement Labour Codes (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Context Following NDA’s third-term swearing-in, the Union Labour Ministry is pushing to implement the four Labour Codes…
1. INDIAN AIR FORCE EX PITCH BLACK 2024 AT DARWIN, AUSTRALIA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2032522 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Exercise Pitch Black 2024, hosted by the RAAF from 12 July to 02 August, is a large-scale multinational air force exercise with 20 countries participating, including India’s IAF, focusing on night-time flying and international…
 1. RIGHTING A WRONG (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek alimony from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc). This judgment, delivered by a…
1. Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the urgent need to address male infertility, a significant yet often overlooked aspect of reproductive health. Highlighting the prevalence, causes, and treatment options, it underscores…
Q1) Castelessness is a privilege that only a few can afford whose caste privilege has already translated into social, political, and economic capital. Comment. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Caste system can be referred to as a socio-economic framework for arranging and organizing various social groups in the society. Caste invariably dictates one’s position in society…
1. Russia, India agree to go ahead with trade in national currency: diplomat (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Russia agreed to establish a national currency settlement system during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Russia, amid deepening economic ties…
1. National Gopal Ratna Award -2024 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2032146 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is promoting sustainable livelihoods through the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, emphasising the conservation of indigenous bovine breeds. It annually awards the National Gopal Ratna Award to recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperative societies, and…
1. India’s demographic journey of hits and misses (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Population and associated issues. Context The article highlights India’s demographic journey and progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) amidst challenges such as population ageing, health disparities, and income inequality….
 1. The food price constraint (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: India’s economy has been experiencing diverging trends with respect to GDP growth and inflation. The GDP growth has been consistently exceeding expectations, which suggests a robust economic recovery and development. On the other hand, core inflation,…