(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations ,GS3 – Environment Context ● The upcoming COP29 aims to address critical climate finance issues, particularly concerning developing countries vulnerable to climate change. ● Despite their minimal contribution to global emissions, these nations face significant challenges in financing climate…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context ● The article discusses the challenges and unpredictability in forecasting hurricanes and cyclones, particularly in the context of changing climate patterns. ● It highlights India’s progress in disaster management while emphasising the vulnerabilities…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The article analyzes the growing dependence on agriculture for livelihoods in rural India, despite the country’s overall economic growth and diversification challenges. Analysis of News: Rising Dependence on Farming in Rural India The recent NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2021-22) reveals…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power accounting for over 80% of this goal. However, this plan faces significant challenges due to the country’s heavy reliance on imported solar equipment,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Polity The Supreme Court recalled its August 2022 order, which had declared certain provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, unconstitutional. This decision came in response to a petition filed by the Centre, arguing that the constitutional validity of the unamended Act was…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context ● The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence will deliberate on the preparedness of the Indian armed forces for hybrid warfare, including cyber and non-kinetic threats. Non-Kinetic Warfare: Use of non-military means: Involves actions that are not directly violent,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act to explicitly ban child betrothals, highlighting their violation of children’s rights and calling for comprehensive measures to prevent child marriages. Analysis of News: The Prohibition of Child…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971, as part of the Assam Accord, affirming Parliament’s authority to regulate citizenship laws. Analysis of News: …
(Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal provisions. Landmark Examination of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court is hearing petitions seeking the criminalization of non-consensual sex in marriage as rape. ● Petitioners argue it violates women’s autonomy and dignity, while the government opposes it, fearing harm to marital relationships….