1. India Denies Role in Bangladesh Floods, Clarifies No Water Release from Tripura Dam (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS1 – Geography Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India clarified that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were not caused by the release of water from…
1. The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 hinges on transforming its agricultural sector through sustainable practices, technological innovations, and strategic government initiatives. Addressing challenges like climate change and food…
1. Death of a reform (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights the failure of the lateral entry scheme, an initiative designed to revitalize India’s bureaucratic system by introducing external talent into government service. The scheme, introduced by the Modi government, aimed to bring in professionals…
Q1) What role does wetland play in expanding the framework of sustainable development? What are the challenges faced by wetland ecosystem? Discuss the corrective steps required for their effective conservation. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Wetlands are a distinct ecosystem of land areas saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally. Examples include mangroves, peatlands, marshes,…
1. India and the United States discusses advancements in Energy Collaboration Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047766 ) Context Union Minister for Power Shri Manohar Lal and US Senior Advisor John Podesta discussed enhancing bilateral energy cooperation. Key areas included grid modernization, boosting India’s manufacturing capacity, energy storage, and high-efficiency…
1. India, Poland formulate action plan, upgrade ties to strategic partnership (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context During his visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. They…
1. Building on favourable change in the 2024 waqf Bill (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, faces criticism for granting excess powers to District Magistrates and weakening waqf property protections. However, it introduces…
1. Managing political risk (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the political risks that Indian companies face when investing in neighboring countries, particularly in light of the recent political crisis in Bangladesh and rising anti-India sentiment. Political Crisis in Bangladesh and Anti-India Sentiment Historical…
Q1) What do you understand by Farmers Producer Organisations (FPO’s)? Throwing light upon the various challenges faced by the FPOs, suggest measures to ameliorate the same. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) is a legal entity (cooperative or company) formed voluntarily by farmers for conducting agricultural operations as a group and sharing of…
1. Africa can compliment India’s need for critical minerals needed for sectors like EVs: Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2047346 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Africa’s mineral wealth, including rare earth elements, lithium, and cobalt, is crucial for India’s technological and industrial needs. Strengthening India-Africa relations involves expanding trade, sustainable mining,…