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JPC rejects all amendments to Waqf Bill made by Opposition

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held a meeting where 32 amendments out of over 500 proposed by members were accepted after a vote. The BJP and its allies, having a majority, saw all…

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Does cow urine have anti-infective properties?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social justice – Health Context IIT-Madras director V. Kamakoti claimed that cow urine has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. He referred to five peer-reviewed papers to support his statements, which sparked viral reactions and questions about their validity. Details of the…

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India and Indonesia Forge Deeper Ties

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● India and Indonesia strengthened their bilateral ties by signing agreements in key areas such as maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital cooperation.  Analysis of the news: Historical Ties Rooted in Anti-Colonial Solidarity India and Indonesia’s…

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India-China Resume Bilateral Engagements with Focus on Rebuilding Trust and People-Centric Initiatives

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● India and China have agreed to several measures to rebuild bilateral ties post-disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).  Analysis of the news: Resumption of Bilateral Engagements Measures include resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra…

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 Should Governors head State universities?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance  Context The Governor’s role as Chancellor of State universities is a matter of debate. It often leads to political interference, undermining university autonomy and governance. Governor as Chancellor of State Universities: A Colonial Legacy It originated during British rule and…

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Indian space programme breaks into 2025 in ‘mission mode’

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The news highlights India’s advancements in space exploration, including successful docking, private collaborations. It also highlights preparations for human spaceflight and advanced missions like Chandrayaan-4. PSLV-C60 Mission and SpaDeX Experiment On December 30, 2024, the PSLV-C60 mission…

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Trump’s Greenland Gambit: A Geopolitical Power Play to Counter China in the Arctic

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● Donald Trump has expressed interest in buying Greenland, highlighting ongoing US ambitions in strategically important regions like the Arctic.  Analysis of the news: Trump’s Renewed Interest in Greenland US President Donald Trump’s remarks on Greenland highlight…

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Odisha tops NITI fiscal health index, Chhattisgarh next best

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context NITI Aayog’s inaugural Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report ranks Indian States based on fiscal stability, revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality, and debt management for 2022-23. Top-Performing States: Achievers Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand were ranked as…

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Bombay HC Rules Loudspeakers Not Essential to Religious Practice, Enforces Strict Noise Pollution Regulations

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context ● The Bombay High Court held that the denial of permission to use loudspeakers does not violate an individual’s right to practice religion, as the use of loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice protected under the Constitution….