(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context ● In a significant ruling on prisoners’ rights, the Supreme Court directed states to consider the premature release of eligible prisoners under remission policies, even without a prior application from the convict. ●This decision marks a departure from…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context Fears of stagflation rise in the U.S. due to inflation, tariffs, and economic slowdown concerns. Concerns Over Stagflation in the U.S.: Rising Inflation and Trade Policies Stubborn inflation and Donald Trump’s strict trade policies have raised fears of stagflation,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The news contrasts investment-led and consumption-driven growth, highlighting India’s need for higher investment. Understanding Economic Growth: Supply and Demand Balance Economic growth depends on supply (production of goods and services) and demand (expenditure to purchase these goods and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Climate Change Context ●Global sea ice cover hit a new record low, with combined Arctic and Antarctic sea ice extent dropping to 15.76 million sq km between February 8-13, 2025. Analysis of the news: Record Low in Global…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context Amartya Sen’s economic philosophy intertwines ethics and practice, emphasizing human welfare. His work on Social Choice Theory critiques utilitarianism and highlights inequality. Amartya Sen’s Approach to Economics Professor Bhabatosh Datta described Amartya Sen’s approach to economics as similar to…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian History Context ● A recent report from Tamil Nadu suggests that the Iron Age in the region began around 5,300 years ago (4th millennium BCE). ● This challenges earlier studies that placed the beginning of the Iron Age in India…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context ● Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) report assesses telecom network vulnerability to disasters and suggests measures for resilience and preparedness. Introduction to the Report The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), launched in 2019, released…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 18) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context Former IAS officer Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India under the newly enacted 2023 law, amidst objections from the opposition and pending Supreme Court petitions challenging the revised appointment process. Analysis…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – The Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and Qatar elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, aiming to double trade to USD 28 billion by 2030 and secure USD 10 billion Qatari investment in India. Analysis of the news: Strategic…
(Source – The Hindu, State- Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Internationals Relations Context The case pertains to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala, who is on death row in Yemen for killing her Yemeni business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2017. She was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court in Sana’a…