(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Science and technology Context: The Centre’s push to make snakebites a notifiable disease aims to improve surveillance, management, and prevention strategies to reduce mortality and enhance public health outcomes. Analysis of News: Snakebites: A Public Health Challenge Snakebites are a major public…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Antiparticles, theorized in 1928, reveal the symmetry of quantum mechanics but are scarce in the universe. Recent research suggests meson decay and hypothetical particles may partially explain matter’s dominance over antimatter, advancing progress on the Sakharov…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Government is introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to replace outdated legislation and modernise India’s maritime framework. Key features include easing vessel registration, expanding the definition of vessels, and aligning…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Opposition’s decision to move a no-confidence or impeachment resolution against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing allegations of partisanship and misconduct. Analysis of News: Vice President in India The Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Important species Context ● The Indian star tortoise, a protected species, is increasingly threatened by illegal wildlife trade and unethical pet ownership. ● Despite legal protections, the species faces significant conservation challenges, including improper release practices. ● Recent research…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses about the Oilfield Bill which was recently passed by Rajya Sabha. Analysis of News: What is the Oilfields Bill? The Oilfields Bill amends the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, which originally governed both oil and mineral operations. The…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● The news discusses India’s position during a landmark hearing at the International Court of Justice, where it criticized developed nations for causing the climate crisis and failing to meet climate finance commitments. ● India…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The Syrian civil war, which began in 2011, has seen intermittent phases of conflict and relative calm. ● Recently, Islamist militants launched an offensive, capturing significant territories, including Aleppo and Hama, destabilizing the Assad regime’s control. ●…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: Unusually high temperatures in October delayed sowing of key rabi crops like wheat, mustard, and chana. These temperatures, the highest since 1901 in several regions, adversely impacted seed germination and caused bacterial rot in mustard. Crops like potato and jeera were particularly affected,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra has alleged that West Bengal, a major supplier of potatoes to Odisha, is intentionally restricting shipments to create an artificial scarcity. The move, according to Patra, aims to tarnish the reputation of Odisha’s BJP-led…