Essay paper this year was relatively simple. We have seen that the level of difficulty has been continuously reduced since 2020 when the paper was so tough that people literally panicked during the paper. Since then the difficulty has been moderated and this year it’s the simplest of all. It is yet another year of…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra government, for building rental housing for slum dwellers. The decision faced…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) to construct 62,500 km of all-weather roads, improving connectivity for 25,000 rural villages across India. Analysis of News: What is PMGSY? Launched on:25th December,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to reconsider the names of two judicial officers, Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra, for elevation to the Bench, after the officers moved the SC challenging the HC’s decision to…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article covers the US and India’s new semiconductor partnership, announced ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US, aimed at enhancing the global semiconductor supply chain and infrastructure. Analysis of News: India-US Semiconductor Partnership Ahead…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The “India Status Report on Road Safety 2024” by IIT Delhi’s TRIP Centre highlights India’s slow progress in reducing road accident fatalities and exposes significant disparities in road safety across States. ● It emphasises the need for improved…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● India and the UAE have signed a landmark MoU for civil nuclear cooperation, marking their first such agreement. ● This follows a trilateral initiative with France and builds on prior agreements on energy and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate Change – Effects of Climate change. Context ● This news discusses a study highlighting the link between declining Arctic sea ice and India’s unpredictable monsoon patterns. ● It reveals how reduced sea ice levels, driven by climate change,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context ● The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. ● Recent events like Cyclone Asna, a rare August cyclone, underscore…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. ● Organised by the DST and Technology Innovation Hubs (TiHs), it emphasised interdisciplinary…