1. Stay on bail should only be granted in rare cases, says SC (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court criticised high courts for routinely staying bail orders, highlighting a threat to personal liberty and due process. Justices emphasised that…
1. The PDS impact on household expenditure (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES): 2022-23 examines the impact of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) on household spending patterns. It includes imputed values of free items received, providing…
1. Just a bargaining chip (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The concept of Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced in 1969 by the Planning Commission during the Fourth Five-Year Plan. This status aimed to provide higher plan assistance to certain states facing socio-economic challenges and locational disadvantages….
Q1) With help of a neat diagram, describe the general atmospheric circulation. Highlight the factors that affect the movement of winds on earth? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The general atmospheric circulation refers to the large-scale movement of air in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is driven by differences in temperature and pressure between different regions of…
1. Centre begins efforts to implement Labour Codes (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Context Following NDA’s third-term swearing-in, the Union Labour Ministry is pushing to implement the four Labour Codes…
1. INDIAN AIR FORCE EX PITCH BLACK 2024 AT DARWIN, AUSTRALIA (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2032522 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Exercise Pitch Black 2024, hosted by the RAAF from 12 July to 02 August, is a large-scale multinational air force exercise with 20 countries participating, including India’s IAF, focusing on night-time flying and international…
1. RIGHTING A WRONG (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek alimony from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc). This judgment, delivered by a…
1. Breaking the taboo around men’s reproductive health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the urgent need to address male infertility, a significant yet often overlooked aspect of reproductive health. Highlighting the prevalence, causes, and treatment options, it underscores…
