1. South African Researchers Inject Radioactive Material into Rhino Horns to Combat Poaching (Source: Indian Express; Section: The World) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context: Researchers in South Africa have begun a unique initiative to combat rhino poaching by injecting radioactive material into rhino horns. This project aims to use existing radiation detection systems…
1. Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029399 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated António Costa on his election as the next President of the European Council. Modi expressed anticipation for enhancing the India-EU Strategic Partnership under Costa’s…
1. The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to mobilisation of resources. Context The GST Council recently met after a nine-month hiatus, introducing significant tax relief measures, procedural simplifications,…
1. Why the hurry? (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies: Interventions for development in various sectors Context: As we stand at the brink of new criminal laws coming into effect on July 1, confusion looms over the administration of justice. While there are some beneficial…
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The political independence gained by India in 1947 refers to the end of the colonial rule in the country which…
1. India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the U.S. are in early discussions about co-producing Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank missiles, enhancing defence collaboration. Progress is also noted in…
1. High Speed Expendable Aerial Target ‘ABHYAS’ successfully completes developmental trials with improved booster configuration (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029196 ) Topic: GS2 – Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology Context DRDO’s ABHYAS, a high-speed expendable aerial target, completed six consecutive developmental trials at Chandipur, Odisha. These tests validated its enhanced capabilities, including improved radar cross-section…
1. Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral relations, GS3 – Internal Security – Role of external state and non-state actors. Context The Reasi terrorist attack on June 9, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third…
1. Big reforms push (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: In most advanced economies, the annual budget is a routine event with minimal impact on the public discourse. However, in emerging markets like India, the budget presentation holds significant importance. This tradition, inherited…