(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article evaluates the positive impacts of the Smart Cities Mission on education and urban safety while highlighting challenges in data collection, infrastructure maintenance, and project completion. Analysis of News: What is the Smart Cities Mission (SCM)? Objectives: Impact of Smart Classrooms…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary Context: The article examines the Supreme Court’s significant rulings and challenges in 2024 while highlighting its evolving role in addressing politically sensitive and constitutional issues. Analysis of News: Judicial Trends in 2024: A Shift in Approach Challenges for 2025: Short Tenures of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context ● The article discusses the Indian government’s initiatives and targets for the maritime sector. ● This includes Maritime Vision 2047, the development of maritime infrastructure, cruise tourism, and legislative reforms. ● Key reforms like the Coastal…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context ● The Ken-Betwa river-linking project aims to address water scarcity in Bundelkhand by linking two rivers, improving irrigation, drinking water supply, and energy generation. ● The project involves building canals, dams, hydropower, and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context ● The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, highlighted the vulnerability of coastal regions to massive seismic events. ● It spurred advancements in tsunami warning systems and scientific research. ●…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s dependency on China for critical minerals poses significant challenges to its economic and national security. With China dominating mineral reserves, processing, and refining, India’s vulnerability in sectors like electronics, energy, and defense has…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The ISFR-2023 report highlights India’s marginal green cover growth while raising concerns over the replacement of natural dense forests with monoculture plantations. Analysis of News: What are the Key findings of ISFR 2023? Marginal Gains in India’s Green Cover Trends in Forest Density…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context India faces a significant broadband penetration gap, hindering its digital growth. The ongoing debate over spectrum allocation for satellite-based communication (satcom) has sparked concerns among legacy telecom operators and new satellite players. While satcom is seen as…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context A speed gun measures the speed of moving objects using electromagnetic radiation and the Doppler effect. It has applications in law enforcement, sports, and other industries. While effective, its limitations in accuracy have led to the use…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait marked a historic moment as the two nations elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, focusing on key areas such as trade, defence, and energy. This upgrade signals a commitment to deeper collaboration in…