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(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2071145&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions Context ● The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $200 million loan agreement for the Uttarakhand Livability Improvement Project. ● The project aims to improve water supply, sanitation, urban mobility, and resilience against climate risks in…

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Supreme Court ruled that public servants accused of offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) require prior government sanction for prosecution if the offenses relate to their official duties.  Analysis of News:    What is PMLA, 2002? The Prevention…

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● A Massachusetts-based biotech company, Wave Life Sciences, has pioneered clinical-level RNA editing to treat genetic disorders, offering a temporary, reversible alternative to DNA editing. ● Unlike DNA edits, RNA modifications do not make permanent changes to…

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ●  The Supreme Court of India has directed the Delhi government to consider a permanent ban on firecrackers due to severe pollution levels during Deepavali. ●  The court noted the lack of enforcement of…

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153385&ModuleId=3&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context ● India is undertaking significant reforms to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. ● The Asian Development Bank’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report highlights India’s successful strategies, including substantial reductions in fossil fuel subsidies and innovative…

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest departments to plan relocations of villages from tiger reserves. This action comes after tribal rights groups…

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental Pollution And Degradation Context ● As winter approaches, Delhi’s air quality is rapidly declining, with PM 2.5 levels frequently exceeding 300 due to stubble burning in Punjab. ● This seasonal issue has significant implications for public health and…

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The Indian government has approved various new projects in space exploration, enhancing India’s role in lunar, planetary, and satellite missions. ● These projects include the development of a new rocket, missions to the Moon and Venus,…

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s increasing reliance on imported crude oil and natural gas highlights the challenges of rising energy demand and limited domestic production.  Analysis of News:                             Rising Import Dependency on Crude Oil and Natural Gas India’s import dependency for crude oil and…

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his first official visit to India, will hold crucial talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vadodara. The visit, the first by a Spanish PM to India in 18 years, seeks to deepen bilateral ties…