(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● The year 2024 marked the hottest in history, with unprecedented climate disasters globally, fueled by rising temperatures and warmer oceans. ● Extreme weather events caused severe casualties, economic losses, and widespread displacement, showcasing…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article analyzes the findings of the HCES 2023-24, highlighting shifts in consumption patterns, narrowing rural-urban disparities, and reduced inequality amidst rising food expenditure. Analysis of News: About Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) Rising Food Expenditure Trends Narrowing Urban-Rural Gap in…
(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…