1. Potato Price Surge in Odisha: Minister Blames West Bengal for Supply Restrictions Amid Nationwide Crisis (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra has alleged that West Bengal, a major supplier of potatoes to Odisha, is intentionally restricting shipments to create…
1. Is the caste Census a useful exercise? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The demand for a caste Census has sparked political debates, with proponents advocating for data to ensure proportional representation in government jobs, land, and wealth. However, challenges in accurate caste data…
1. PLI Scheme: Mixed Success with Promising Gains and Lingering Challenges (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, introduced to boost domestic manufacturing and create jobs, has had mixed results. While sectors like mobile phones, food processing, and pharmaceuticals have performed exceptionally well…
1. Proudhon’s theory of mutualism: a critique of capitalism and authoritarianism (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context The article explores mutualism, an economic and social theory advocating decentralized, cooperative ownership and voluntary exchanges to promote fairness and equality. It critiques capitalism for exploitation and authoritarianism…
1. In our fight against climate change, could the seas turn the tide? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Climate change Context ● The oceans, vital for moderating Earth’s climate, have absorbed 25% of anthropogenic CO₂ emissions and 90% of excess heat. However, this comes…