1. Delhi to Kyiv via Warsaw (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Poland and Ukraine marks a significant shift in India’s foreign policy, particularly its engagement with Europe. This visit is a continuation of India’s efforts over the past decade to…
1. On the ethanol blending programme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Clean Energy Context India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, marked by increased production and capacity. However, concerns about food security arise due to rising maize imports and water…
1. DRDO hands over Authority Holding Sealed Particulars of ‘Nipun’ munition to Directorate General of Quality Assurance (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2045992 ) Context The DRDO has transferred the Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) of NIPUN munition to the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). Developed by ARDE and HEMRL, NIPUN is now in bulk production by…
1. Illegal mining, encroachments, deforestation a threat to Aravali as natural green wall (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The Aravali range faces severe threats from illegal mining, deforestation, and encroachments, causing environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity. Recent studies…
1. When the system fails women (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 07) Topic: GS1– Indian Society Context: The article discusses the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, which has caused widespread outrage across India. A Brutal Crime Shocks the Nation Haunting Memories…
1. The essence of India’s inflation problem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the implications of the Economic Survey’s suggestion to exclude food prices from the RBI’s inflation target, arguing that this approach overlooks the significant impact of food inflation on…
Q1) National security challenges require sufficiently addressing the concerns of human security. Explain and suggest reforms for the same. (150 Words/10 Marks)
1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Sri Aurobindo on His Birth Anniversary (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2045529 ) Topic: GS1 – Modern Indian History – Personalities Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his birth anniversary via social media platform X, acknowledging his influence as a philosopher, thinker, and spiritual leader….
1. Digital platform driven by drone mapping to revive solar power scheme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Digital Governance Context The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to enhance solar energy in agriculture by setting up solar power plants and pumps. However, delays and challenges, such as…