Q1) In this hyperconnected and morally interdependent world, the most important thing we can share is trustworthiness.” Why is trustworthiness important? In what ways can it be imbibed in an individual? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Trustworthiness is a moral value which is considered to be a virtue of the highest order in an individual. A…
1. Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052937 ) Context A young male patient, recently returned from a Mpox-affected country, is a suspected case of Mpox. Isolated and stable, the case is being managed per protocols, with contact tracingemphasise preparedness and minimal public risk. Mpox (Monkeypox):
1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years, driven by digital public infrastructure (DPI), and its global leadership in the area. What is a DPI? India’s Financial Inclusion Success The Rise…
1. On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. Recent events like Cyclone…
1. Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article critiques India’s public health policies over the last decade, highlighting a shift from strengthening public sector healthcare to prioritising publicly funded health insurance schemes like Ayushman…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052256 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The conference on “AI in Healthcare,” held at IIIT Delhi on September 5, 2024, focused on bridging medicine and engineering through AI-driven healthcare solutions. ● Organised by the DST and Technology Innovation Hubs (TiHs), it emphasised interdisciplinary…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context ● Recent landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district have highlighted the urgent need for effective climate finance. ● The UNFCCC’s Loss and Damage Fund, established in 2022, aims to support regions impacted by climate change. ● However,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context ● The news addresses India’s Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI), where States handle most expenditure but collect less revenue, relying on Union transfers. ● The 15th Finance Commission highlighted this issue, suggesting that increasing tax devolution…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The 10th Interpol Liaison Officers (ILOs) conference, organised by the CBI, focused on strengthening international law enforcement partnerships. ● Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan emphasised the importance of global cooperation in combating new-age crimes like cyber-enabled frauds,…