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28 October 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. India-UAE, BIT By BIT      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article discusses the new India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) of 2024, aimed at enhancing foreign investment by addressing past treaty limitations and adopting a more flexible approach to investor protections. Introduction to the India-UAE…

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28 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The PM E-DRIVE scheme aims to boost electric bus adoption in India’s public transport with significant subsidies. However, it excludes private bus operators, who…

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28 October 2024 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Visits India to Boost Bilateral Ties, Inaugurate First Private Military Aircraft Plant in Vadodara      (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his first official visit to India, will hold crucial talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…

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Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Diabetic Patients

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context: A recent study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia reveals that semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used in diabetes management, may reduce Alzheimer’s disease (AD) risk by up to 70% in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This finding positions semaglutide as potentially…

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Guidelines for Dignified End-of-Life Care: Health Ministry Drafts Framework for Withdrawing Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice GS4 – Ethics Context: In response to the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2023 rulings, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced draft guidelines for the withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients. These guidelines aim to standardize the process across states…

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26 October 2024 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) The latent potential of the India-EU strategic partnership is deterred due to a slew of factors. Elaborate. (250 words/15 Marks) ANS India-EU relationship has evolved over the years. EU is India’s third-largest trading partner and second-largest export destination. The bilateral relationship is getting more wide-ranging through collaborations in various arenas such as economy, security,…

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26 October 2024 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. LAUNCH OF ‘ABHAY’, SEVENTH SHIP OF ASW SWC (GRSE) PROJECT (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2068207&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Security Context Abhay’, the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched on October 25, 2024, at L&T, Kattupalli, with the ceremony led by the Vice Admiral of Eastern Command. What Is ABHAY? 2. ‘IndiaAI’…

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26 October 2024 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A Nudge towards Clean Air   (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s criticism of the government’s approach to crop stubble burning in India, urging sustainable solutions over punitive measures to address air pollution. What is Stubble Burning? The Supreme Court’s Critique…

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26 October 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The anti-defection law in India, introduced in 1985, aims to stabilise governments by restricting legislators from defecting to other parties. While effective to some extent, the law faces criticism due to…