1. India, China worked hard to save G-20: Jaishankar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. He highlighted that both nations have worked…
1. Is consumption enough to drive growth? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The news contrasts investment-led and consumption-driven growth, highlighting India’s need for higher investment. Understanding Economic Growth: Supply and Demand Balance Sources of Demand in the Economy Investment and Its Multiplier Effect…
1. On building resilient telecom infrastructure (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context  Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) report assesses telecom network vulnerability to disasters and suggests measures for resilience and preparedness. Introduction to the Report Importance of Telecom Networks in Disasters…
1. In landmark talks, Russia, U.S. agree to work towards ending the war in Ukraine (Source – The Hindu, Front Page- Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Internationals Relations Context Russia and the U.S. agreed to work towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving diplomatic and economic ties. This shift in U.S. policy…
1. Constitutional morality: the origins and nuances of the concept (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The concept of constitutional morality has become central to many judicial interpretations. It highlights the balance between respect for constitutional forms and the need for reform. Embracing Constitutional…
1. How does a President’s rule function? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context President’s Rule has been established in Manipur due to ongoing violence and political instability. The State government’s inability to function led to this decision.  Constitutional Basis for President’s Rule Emergency…
1. India, U.S. to double bilateral trade by 2030 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. included bilateral discussions with President Donald Trump in Washington. Their talks focused on trade, defence,…
1. Only Parliament can constitutionally remove HC judge: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that only Parliament can remove a High Court judge. Analysis of the news: Procedure for removal of Supreme Court / High Court…
1. AI can make drug-testing precise, and relevant to human biology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. These guidelines focus on AI’s expanding role…
1. How will freeze on USAID affect the world? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests Context The U.S. administration has issued a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to assess its efficiency and alignment…