(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest departments to plan relocations of villages from tiger reserves. This action comes after tribal rights groups…
Q1) DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) is a critical enabler of digital transformation for both businesses and citizens; however, it comes with its own set of challenges. Examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to the technological infrastructure, platforms, and services that are established and maintained by governments or public entities to enable…
1. India’s Green Leap: A Shift from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy (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…
1. Checking a Contagion (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The WHO report highlights India’s progress in TB control but emphasizes the need for accelerated efforts and improved support systems to meet the 2025 eradication goal. What is Tuberculosis? Transmission: Symptoms: Infection Prevalence: WHO…
1. Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections, GS3 – Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites. Context Vice-President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy has sparked political debate, marred by AI-generated deepfakes…
1. NCST Challenges NTCA’s Village Relocation Advisory, Citing Tribal Rights and Legal Concerns in Tiger Reserves (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest…
1. Why is reserve bank bringing back its gold assets to India? (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The RBI is repatriating gold to enhance its financial reserves and stability, reducing reliance on foreign assets. This move aims to boost liquidity within the Indian economy, facilitating easier…
1. The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held their first meeting, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amid Iran’s…
1. A new tryst with destiny (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article examines why China, an autocracy, has experienced robust wage growth despite weak shareholder returns, whereas India, a democracy, has seen significant shareholder returns but weak wage growth. This contrast highlights distinct economic…