(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Generic medicines are crucial for healthcare affordability, especially in a country with high out-of-pocket expenses. ● However, inconsistent quality control, decentralised regulation, and inadequate enforcement of standards undermine their efficacy and safety. ● Strengthening India’s…
Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context ● Carbon markets offer an opportunity to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable practices while addressing climate change. ● However, challenges like socio-economic exclusivity, lack of training, and delayed payments hinder their…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The government has introduced two Bills in Lok Sabha to enable simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, advancing the BJP’s vision of “One Nation, One Election.” The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and a consequential Bill for Union Territories aim…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Minority rights safeguard cultural diversity and equality in democratic societies. Recognized globally on December 18, Minority Rights Day highlights their significance, underscored by constitutional provisions like Articles 29 and 30 in India. Judicial interpretations, including recent cases, emphasize…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The aviation sector is among the top global emitters of greenhouse gases, with private jets having a significantly higher per-passenger carbon footprint. India’s growing private aviation sector reflects its rising wealth, but sustainable…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context: The article discusses the complex relationship between religion and reservations in India, focusing on judicial and constitutional debates. It highlights cases where reservations for religious groups, particularly Muslims and Christian converts, have been challenged for lacking objective criteria. The issue underscores the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Personalities Context ●Prime Minister Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar criticized Jawaharlal Nehru, accusing him of subverting the Constitution and implementing flawed foreign policies. ●President Kovind’s omission of Nehru’s name in a speech highlights a trend to diminish…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context ● La Niña, a cooler Pacific Ocean phase, influences global weather, including robust monsoons and colder winters in India. ● Despite predictions, La Niña has not emerged in 2024, raising questions about its impact on weather and air quality….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● The UNCCD’s COP16 in Saudi Arabia concluded without a binding drought protocol, despite increasing global drought challenges costing $300 billion annually. ● African nations strongly advocated for binding agreements, but developed countries pushed for…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● COP29 in Baku approved standards for establishing an international carbon market, emphasizing its potential to reduce global emissions. ● Carbon markets enable trading carbon credits to internalize environmental costs and curb pollution. ●…