(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice,GS3 – Environment Context Women in Madurai protest against tungsten mining project, citing environmental, cultural, and heritage concerns over government decision. Background of the Protest Opposition to Mining Government Stance and Legal Context Community and Expert Concerns Political Dynamics Conclusion…
(Source – Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context India’s Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) showcases significant progress in reducing emissions intensity and advancing toward its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Analysis of the news: Overview of the BUR Progress on Emissions Reduction Sectoral Emissions Breakdown Achievements on Climate Goals India’s updated NDCs (2022) aim…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context China’s proposed Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project poses significant geopolitical, environmental, and water security challenges for downstream nations, particularly India. Analysis of the news: Overview of the Project Strategic Motivations and Environmental Risks India’s Concerns Bilateral Mechanisms and Their…
Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the Indian government’s extension of a ₹3,500 per tonne subsidy on di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser to manage rising costs and maintain affordable prices for farmers. Analysis of the news: About Fertilizer subsidy in India Extension of Subsidy on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Impact of Fixed Maximum Retail…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses how obesity is a significant contributor to non-communicable diseases, increasing the risk of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, certain cancers, and negatively impacting overall quality of life. Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context Recent government data from UDISE+ reveals significant gaps in electricity, drinking water, toilets, and disabled-friendly facilities across Indian schools. Facility Total Schools Schools with Functional Facility Schools without Functional Facility Electricity 14.71 lakh 13.19 lakh 1.52…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context ● The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which regulates genetically modified (GM) seeds in India. Amendment to…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – The World- Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine marks a historic shift in Europe’s energy dynamics, driven by geopolitical tensions and efforts to reduce dependency on Russian energy. Analysis of the news: End of Russian Gas Transit…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● This article in The Hindu discusses three books by Sreeram Chaulia, T.V. Paul, and Dhruva Jaishankar – exploring India’s grand strategy, foreign policy evolution, and its pursuit of global power in the 21st century. India’s Core Strategic…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context ● Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures at Key Environmental Summits These meetings aimed to align global…