1. A tough road from the brink (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The India-Canada relationship reached a critical low on October 14, largely due to public accusations that have moved beyond diplomatic disagreements into the realm of political attacks. This shift makes it difficult to…
1. A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context The article addresses the global challenges of achieving zero hunger and eliminating malnutrition. It also highlights rising food insecurity due to conflicts,…
1. CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps (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…
1. India-Canada Diplomatic Row Escalates: Expulsions, Allegations, and Security Concerns Intensify Tensions (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and announced the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada. This move comes in response to…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The Delhi High Court recently issued directives to improve the availability of “orphan drugs,” which are used to treat rare diseases. Rare diseases, as defined by the WHO, are conditions that affect fewer than 1 in 1,000 people. In India,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● Precision medicine, driven by genomics and emerging technologies like gene editing and mRNA therapeutics, is transforming healthcare globally. ● India’s biobanking ecosystem is growing but faces challenges due to inconsistent regulations around data protection and ethical…
Q1) The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks)
1. Tele MANAS: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2064548®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP), through Tele MANAS, provides nationwide, 24×7 mental health services via phone, making care accessible to millions. Recognized by WHO, it bridges the treatment gap, especially in underserved…
1. Extending social justice (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling affirming the constitutional validity of sub-categorizing Scheduled Castes to address internal inequalities, reversing a 2004 verdict. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Review Petitions Reversal of the 2004 Verdict Legal…