(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to reconsider the names of two judicial officers, Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra, for elevation to the Bench, after the officers moved the SC challenging the HC’s decision to…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article covers the US and India’s new semiconductor partnership, announced ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US, aimed at enhancing the global semiconductor supply chain and infrastructure. Analysis of News: India-US Semiconductor Partnership Ahead…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The “India Status Report on Road Safety 2024” by IIT Delhi’s TRIP Centre highlights India’s slow progress in reducing road accident fatalities and exposes significant disparities in road safety across States. ● It emphasises the need for improved…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● India and the UAE have signed a landmark MoU for civil nuclear cooperation, marking their first such agreement. ● This follows a trilateral initiative with France and builds on prior agreements on energy and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate Change – Effects of Climate change. Context ● This news discusses a study highlighting the link between declining Arctic sea ice and India’s unpredictable monsoon patterns. ● It reveals how reduced sea ice levels, driven by climate change,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context ● The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. ● Recent events like Cyclone Asna, a rare August cyclone, underscore…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. ● Organised by the DST and Technology Innovation Hubs (TiHs), it emphasised interdisciplinary…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context ● Recent landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district have highlighted the urgent need for effective climate finance. ● The UNFCCC’s Loss and Damage Fund, established in 2022, aims to support regions impacted by climate change. ● However,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context ● The news addresses India’s Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI), where States handle most expenditure but collect less revenue, relying on Union transfers. ● The 15th Finance Commission highlighted this issue, suggesting that increasing tax devolution…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The 10th Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs) conference, organised by the CBI, focused on strengthening international law enforcement partnerships. ● Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan emphasised the importance of global cooperation in combating new-age crimes like cyber-enabled frauds,…