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17 Oct 2023 : PIB
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 17-Oct -2023 1. Inland waterways transport is proving to be a game-changer: PM Topic: GS3 – inland waterways Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed the importance of transforming India’s inland waterways. The Prime Minister described inland waterways as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation mode. Benefits of inland waterways: Environmentally friendly: Inland…
30 November 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF
The Hindu Editorial 30-November-2023 1. A better model Topic: GS2- Constitution Body Context: The ECI must act independently as the arbiter of election code breaches Model Code of Conduct: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that parties and governments are expected to follow during election campaigning is well Âmeaning, but not easy to enforce. The…
23 November 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. A lake ecosystem gasping for breath (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site in Kerala, faces severe pollution from untreated sewage, plastic waste, and sedimentation. This has led to biodiversity loss, algal blooms, and declining…
13 December 2024 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. The missing spotlight on urban local government polls (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Urban Local Governments (ULGs) are vital for decentralization and effective urban governance, yet the objectives of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act remain unmet. Delays in ULG elections undermine citizen…
7 August 2024 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Earthquake 2,500 years ago abruptly changed Ganga river’s course (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context A 2024 study revealed that an ancient Ganges river avulsion 2,500 years ago was triggered by a major earthquake. Sand dikes formed by liquefaction provided evidence, highlighting the devastating…
28 Feb 2024 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) The Lokpal Act aimed to establish an institution that would act as a deterrent against corruption. However, the actual impact of the Lokpal has fallen short of expectations. Assess the reasons behind the underwhelming performance of the Lokpal and propose strategies to strengthen its functioning. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER Lokpal (ombudsman) is an…