Q1) Highlight the shortcomings in the Representation of People’s Act. Also, recommend corrective measures to make it more effective. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS The Representation of People’s Act (RPA) is a legislation to provide a structural framework for election to Parliament and various state legislatures. It contains various provisions, such as: qualifications and disqualifications for…
1. India Commits to Ethical AI with New EoI initiative (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2065579®=3&lang=1 ) Context The IndiaAI Mission has launched eight Responsible AI Projects to promote ethical AI development under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar. Selected from over 2,000 proposals, these projects aim to address critical themes such as AI bias mitigation and privacy…
1. As the world warms and cools (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context: The article emphasizes the critical need for disaster risk awareness and insurance to protect human security and national economic stability in the face of increasing natural disasters. The Challenge of Disaster Awareness National…
1. Reimagining access to justice (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) is gaining prominence in India’s legal system as a tool to enhance access to justice for financially disadvantaged individuals. While supported by the Supreme Court, the lack…
1. Escalating Tensions: North Korea Mobilizes Amid Renewed Hostility with South Korea (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently, with North Korea claiming over 1.4 million citizens applied to join the army. This followed the North’s destruction of roads and…
ARTICLE 1 Curtain Raiser for Global Bio-India 2024 Launched by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh: A Strategic Initiative to Propel India’s Bioeconomy Launch of Global Bio-India 2024 Curtain Raiser India’s Growing Bioeconomy A Global Platform for Biotechnology India’s Rising Biomanufacturing Capabilities India’s Strategic Role in Biotechnology ARTICLE 2 Beauty and the Beast: Nerium oleander The…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context ● The 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their work on the role of institutions in economic prosperity. ● Their research highlights how inclusive institutions contribute to long-term…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. ● He called for transparency in exit poll methodology and self-regulation by media bodies. ● He also condemned…
Q1) The tenets of independent judiciary, life-breath of constitutional democracy, stand perpetually undermined by the executive encroachment into the judicial domain. Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Judiciary is the vital pillar of democracy which has a crucial mandate of interpreting the constitution, the fundamental law of the country. The need for independent judiciary has been…
1. CCPA Issues Guidelines for ‘Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued new guidelines to curb greenwashing and misleading environmental claims by companies. These guidelines aim to promote transparency…