1. What Trump 2.0 means for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The article discusses the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President on India-U.S. relations. Trump’s victory is expected to bolster trade, defence, and energy partnerships but…
1. Supreme Court Rules Prior Government Sanction Required to Prosecute Public Servants Under PMLA (Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Supreme Court ruled that public servants accused of offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) require prior government sanction for prosecution if the offenses…
Q1) The skewed emphasis on certain crops has distorted the cropping pattern in India, which has led to grave socio-economic and environmental consequences. Elaborate. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Cropping pattern refers to the proportion of land under cultivation of different crops at different points of time. Distorted cropping pattern in the country with skewed emphasis…
1. Towards a TB-Free India: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2070942®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context India has made significant progress in its efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), with a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023. The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), aligned with the…
1. A Positive Secularism (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the UP Madarsa Act, affirming minority rights to religious education while clarifying the limits of the Basic Structure doctrine in assessing ordinary laws. What is the UP Madarsa Education Act…
1. Rising STEM research demands revitalised education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India’s higher education sector faces major challenges with skill gaps among graduates and declining student enrollment. Teaching institutions often prioritise research output over pedagogy,…
1. On India-Canada diplomatic relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Canada are facing a diplomatic rift after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged links between Indian intelligence and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen labelled a…
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(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● The Supreme Court of India has directed the Delhi government to consider a permanent ban on firecrackers due to severe pollution levels during Deepavali. ● The court noted the lack of enforcement of…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153385&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context ● India is undertaking significant reforms to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. ● The Asian Development Bank’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report highlights India’s successful strategies, including substantial reductions in fossil fuel subsidies and innovative…