1. Common Practice Standards must have India outlook (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s agroforestry sector offers significant potential for carbon finance integration through Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) initiatives. However, existing global carbon standards pose challenges due to their “common practice” criteria, which…
1. Not just nothing, dark matter quests close in on dire ‘neutrino fog’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has made significant advancements in understanding dark matter by placing stringent limits on its possible identities. Despite ongoing challenges and null…
Q1) Although poor air quality is a perennial problem, it gets intensified during the winter months in Delhi-NCR. Explain. Evaluate the efficacy of existing measures to control air pollution. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Air pollution is the contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical, and biological agent. Air pollution gains alarming…
1. INDIAN OCEAN RIM ASSOCIATION SEMINAR (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2059304®=3&lang=1 ) Context The second IORA seminar on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing took place at Goa’s Naval War College, focusing on its economic, environmental, and security impacts. Delegates from 17 IORA countries discussed strategies to counter IUU fishing in the Indian Ocean. Indian Ocean Rim…
1. Some hard land questions (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses the complex legal and institutional challenges in India’s land governance system, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms beyond technological solutions like digitization to unlock the country’s economic and social development potential. Introduction: India’s Complex…
1. Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS1 – Modern Indian History Context The Self-Respect Movement, initiated in 1925 by Periyar, promoted social justice, rationalism, and women’s rights, challenging caste-based oppression. It emphasised self-respect marriages, women’s autonomy, and intersectionality. In today’s…
1. Global Trade Tensions Escalate as US and India Respond to China’s Export Surge Amid Domestic Slowdown (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy GS2 – International Relations Context: A significant hike in US tariffs, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles (EVs) from China, along with steep tariffs…
Q1) Mangroves play a significant role in coastal ecology and economy. Examine. Also, elaborate the reasons behind the accelerated destruction of the mangrove habitat. (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. Secretary, Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi chairs a review meeting of United Nations World Food Programme- Country Programme Advisory Committee (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2058889®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) reviewed the implementation of the Country Strategic Plan (CSP) 2023-2027, in partnership with the UN World Food Programme. The plan focuses on food…
1. A LEGAL VOID (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article highlights India’s lack of a dedicated legal framework to address national security risks posed by foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade, especially concerning Chinese investments. The Debate on Chinese Foreign…