(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement by mobilising $1.3 trillion annually until 2030. ● India…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement by mobilising $1.3 trillion annually until 2030. ● India…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Internal Security Context ● The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station limits of Manipur due to ongoing ethnic violence. ● The re-imposition, effective until March 2025, aims to…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● India’s booming agricultural exports, valued at $53.1 billion in 2022-23, raise concerns about sustainability. ● The production of high-demand commodities like tea and sugar presents ecological and social challenges, while alternative crops like millets…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2024. D-SIBs, often deemed ‘Too Big To Fail,’ play a critical role in maintaining the stability…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Following a recent meeting in Kazan, senior Chinese officials are optimistic about a positive shift in India-China relations, highlighting a “chemistry” between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders’ rapport was marked by candid discussions without relying on…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2072149®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The article discusses the decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare in India, attributed to increased government spending and improved public healthcare infrastructure. ● Between 2014-15 and 2021-22, government health expenditure rose significantly, leading to better accessibility and affordability of healthcare. ●…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: In Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, 10 wild elephants died, likely due to kodo millet contamination by toxic mycotoxins. This incident underscores the risks posed by fungal infections in certain crops under specific environmental conditions. Analysis of News: Understanding Kodo Millet Cultivation and Uses:…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Recent trends in government health spending across low-income and lower middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs) show a decline in health funding, particularly after the pandemic. ● A World Bank report highlights this worrying shift, which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context ● India has substantial wind energy potential, yet a significant portion remains untapped. ● Recent policies aim to encourage repowering of outdated wind turbines to improve efficiency. ● However, challenges in land availability, infrastructure,…