(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Scientists have discovered a new method to extract urea from urine, enabling wastewater treatment and sustainable fertilizer production through percarbamide formation. A New Method to Extract Urea from Urine A new electrochemical process can extract urea from…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context A recent report by the RBI highlights rising household debt, increasing consumer loans, and potential economic risks, especially for lower-income borrowers. Rising Household Debt in India The Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 highlights the increasing stock of household…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Justice B.R. Gavai expressed concerns about using AI to predict court verdicts, questioning its ability to understand legal complexities. Analysis of the news: He emphasized that AI lacks human emotions, moral reasoning, and ethical considerations, which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context Cooking oil prices are expected to stay high due to stagnating production and increased use of palm oil for biodiesel in Indonesia. Palm oil, widely used in food and personal care products, makes up over half of global vegetable…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Five years later, COVID-19 is still affecting the world economy. It has changed debt levels, inflation, jobs, travel, and how people shop. Impact on Debt and Inflation Governments borrowed money to support welfare and livelihoods, increasing global debt…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day State visit to Mauritius, where he will be the Chief Guest at the country’s National Day celebrations on March 12. This marks his second visit since 2015, reinforcing India’s special ties…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court restricted the arrest powers of tax officials under the Customs Act and CGST Act, ensuring they follow CrPC safeguards. Analysis of the news: SC’s Ruling on Arrest Powers In Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India, the Supreme…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Trump has reached out to Iran’s Supreme Leader to renegotiate a nuclear deal amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and Iran’s economic struggles. Analysis of the news: Background: The JCPOA and US Withdrawal In 2015, Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context Tamil Nadu’s resistance to the three-language policy under NEP 2020 reignites debates on language imposition, regional identity, and educational flexibility. NEP 2020 on Language Instruction NEP 2020, which replaced the 1986 education policy,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is the largest producer and exporter of spices but holds only 0.7% of the $14 billion global seasoning market. In contrast, China and the U.S. hold 12% and 11% shares, respectively. Spice Export and Value Addition India…