(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,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Kerala’s recognition as a leader in business and citizen-centric reforms by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry highlights the state’s strides in improving the ease of doing business and public service delivery. ● The state leveraged digital…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context: ● Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, defense, and semiconductors, advancing India’s Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision. Analysis of News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Southeast Asia…
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. From India to Global South (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s introduction of a “Development Compact” at the Third Voice of Global South Summit (VoGSS), aimed at enhancing South-South cooperation through capacity building, technology sharing, trade, grants, and concessional…
1. Experts discuss on AI-driven solutions that can improve healthcare (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…
1. PM Modi’s Southeast Asia Visit Strengthens Semiconductor Ties with Singapore, Expands Act East Engagement (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, defense, and semiconductors, advancing India’s Act East Policy…
1. The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Development and management of social sector/services Context The article discusses the impact of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 on the Public Distribution System (PDS), highlighting reduced leakages…