(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…
(Source – The Hindu, Front Page- Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Internationals Relations Context Russia and the U.S. agreed to work towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving diplomatic and economic ties. This shift in U.S. policy under President Donald Trump marks a significant change in foreign policy. Key Agreements Between Russia…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 16) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context A magnitude 4 earthquake originated in Delhi, marking the strongest local tremor in five years and highlighting the city’s seismic vulnerability. Analysis of the news: What is an Earthquake? An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth’s crust…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Germany, once a leader in global trade and export growth, has experienced a significant economic slump over the past five years, marking a remarkable shift in its economy. Energy Dependence and Crisis Germany’s economic model relied on inexpensive…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The concept of constitutional morality has become central to many judicial interpretations. It highlights the balance between respect for constitutional forms and the need for reform. Embracing Constitutional Morality in Courts Constitutional courts have recently adopted the concept…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that marital rape immunity under Section 375 IPC also applies to Section 377, effectively decriminalizing non-consensual unnatural sex within marriage. Analysis of the news: Extension of Marital Rape Immunity to Section 377 The…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Security Context The Su-57 (Russia) and F-35 (U.S.) were showcased at the Aero India airshow in Bengaluru. Later, U.S. President announced that the U.S. would increase military sales to India, including the F-35 stealth fighters. Impact on India’s Fighter Programmes This…