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23 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Doing business with Trump (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Impact of President Trump’s aggressive “America First” trade policies on global trade dynamics. Analysis of the news: America First Trade Policy: Focusing on China and North America Addressing Non-Market Practices…

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23 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. China’s moves must recast India’s critical minerals push (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context This article discusses China’s strategic use of critical mineral export controls, highlighting their global implications. It also examines India’s challenges and reforms in developing its critical mineral sector. China’s…

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Need policy for affordable bioethanol

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian economy – Energy Context Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Chief Engineer Hiroya Ueda highlighted the potential of bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification for India to achieve carbon neutrality. Introduction to Bioethanol and Challenges Bioethanol and renewable energy-based electrification can help India…

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Why are antivenoms not easily accessible in India?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context On New Year’s Day, a five-year-old girl in Karnataka died from a snakebite due to delays in antivenom treatment and unsafe conditions at her Anganwadi. India records an estimated 58,000 snakebite deaths annually, making it the…

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What do draft data protection rules state?

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the draft rules for the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Introduction to Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Draft Rules These rules were…

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22 January 2025 : PIB Summary For UPSC

1. India’s Renewable Energy sector is a leading global force (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2094877&reg=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Energy Context India’s renewable energy sector is rapidly advancing, with significant regional efforts to meet growing energy demands and environmental goals, supported by government initiatives and state-specific projects. India’s Renewable Energy Growth Panchamrit Commitment Milestones…

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22 January 2025 : Daily Answer Writing

Q1) The Red Sea region has become a focal point of concern due to the skirmishes that have developed around it. Discuss the significance of the crisis for India. Also, highlight India’s role as a ‘net security provider’ in the region.  (150 Words/10 Marks)   Answer: Red Sea is a narrow inland sea that connects…

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22 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. What do draft data protection rules state? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released the draft rules for the implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Introduction to Digital Personal…