1. Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context ● The Indian government’s Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) aims to construct roads along the China border…
1. Election Commission Refutes Allegations of Voter Turnout Manipulation Amid Transparency Concerns (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently refuted allegations by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding a perceived delay in releasing final voter turnout figures, dismissing claims of potential…
1. ‘We need to stop the fear mongering on vaccines’ (Source – The Hindu, Section – Science, Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The summary encapsulates an article discussing the impact of misinformation on the perception of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on the rare post-vaccination complication TTS. ● It…
1. Ban deprives over 4 lakh undertrials of opportunity to vote (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The ongoing Lok Sabha elections in India have raised concerns over the voting rights of over 400,000 undertrials in prisons. ● Legal experts question the fairness of…
1. Kerala on alert as man dies of West Nile fever (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: ● Kerala issues alert as West Nile fever claims one life and infects eight in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur. ● Health authorities reassure the public, citing…
1. SC to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context: ● The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear petitions regarding Uttarakhand forest fires, with petitioners alleging 90% are…
1. T.N. moves top court, accuses Kerala of obstructing work on Mullaperiyar dam (Source – The Hindu, Section – Front, Page – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to Planning Context ● Tamil Nadu accuses Kerala of impeding essential maintenance on the Mullaperiyar dam while…
1. Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle Set to Illuminate the Night Skies (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology – Space GS1 – Geography Context: The article discusses the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6. It explains the…
1. Removing exotic plants will ensure food for wild animals, finds study (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● A recent study by the Kerala State Forest Protective Staff Organisation highlights the necessity of removing exotic plants such as Acacia mearnsii…
1. ISRO finds proof of enhanced possibility of water ice in polar craters of the moon (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3 Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Achievements of Indians in S&T Understanding lunar water ice distribution aids in selecting landing sites and planning missions, crucial for India’s space…