1. NCST Challenges NTCA’s Village Relocation Advisory, Citing Tribal Rights and Legal Concerns in Tiger Reserves (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest…
1. Why is reserve bank bringing back its gold assets to India? (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The RBI is repatriating gold to enhance its financial reserves and stability, reducing reliance on foreign assets. This move aims to boost liquidity within the Indian economy, facilitating easier…
1. The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held their first meeting, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amid Iran’s…
1. A new tryst with destiny (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article examines why China, an autocracy, has experienced robust wage growth despite weak shareholder returns, whereas India, a democracy, has seen significant shareholder returns but weak wage growth. This contrast highlights distinct economic…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental Pollution And Degradation Context ● As winter approaches, Delhi’s air quality is rapidly declining, with PM 2.5 levels frequently exceeding 300 due to stubble burning in Punjab. ● This seasonal issue has significant implications for public health and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The Indian government has approved various new projects in space exploration, enhancing India’s role in lunar, planetary, and satellite missions. ● These projects include the development of a new rocket, missions to the Moon and Venus,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s increasing reliance on imported crude oil and natural gas highlights the challenges of rising energy demand and limited domestic production. Analysis of News: Rising Import Dependency on Crude Oil and Natural Gas India’s import dependency for crude oil and…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his first official visit to India, will hold crucial talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vadodara. The visit, the first by a Spanish PM to India in 18 years, seeks to deepen bilateral ties…
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