(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina are under police investigation for allegedly obscene remarks made on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. While Mumbai police have yet to register an FIR, Assam police filed a complaint invoking Section…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – The Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and France held bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to several key agreements aimed at deepening their strategic partnership. Analysis of the news: India-France Strategic Partnership: Key…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The BSE Sensex has been declining for six consecutive days due to a major sell-off by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy The U.S. President has directed an increase in…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context A Supreme Court petition seeks a lifetime election ban for convicted persons, challenging existing disqualification rules under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Legal Provisions for Disqualification The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act, 1951),…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. These guidelines focus on AI’s expanding role in improving safety evaluations, minimizing dependence on animal testing, and increasing…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Fifty-eight countries, including India, China, Brazil, France, and Australia, signed a statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet.” Joint Statement on AI The statement aims to promote AI accessibility, trust, and safety in…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests Context The U.S. administration has issued a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to assess its efficiency and alignment with foreign policy. The freeze has stopped the U.S….
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context Following the resignation of N Biren Singh as Manipur’s Chief Minister on February 9, the BJP leadership is struggling to find a consensus replacement. If a new CM is not appointed soon, the state may face President’s Rule, which…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Trump White House on February 12-13 marks one of the earliest high-level engagements of Trump’s second term. Analysis of the news: Personal Rapport and Strategic Importance Modi and Trump share…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context ●The Union Budget 2025-26 allocates significant funds to science and technology, focusing on private-sector R&D, biotechnology, nuclear energy, and AI. ●However, concerns remain about reduced funding for basic research, rigid bureaucracy, and corporatisation of science….