1. PM Modi’s Southeast Asia Visit Strengthens Semiconductor Ties with Singapore, Expands Act East Engagement (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Indian Economy Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brunei and Singapore focused on strengthening partnerships in trade, defense, and semiconductors, advancing India’s Act East Policy…
1. Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Union Health Ministry has proposed enhanced security measures for hospitals, including employing ex-servicemen and integrating with local police, following a recent consultation. This comes after the…
1. India’s BioE3 Policy: Pioneering Sustainable Economic Transformation Through Biotechnology (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context: The article discusses India’s BioE3 policy, which aims to drive sustainable economic growth by integrating biotechnology into industrial and manufacturing processes. Analysis of News: Overview of the BioE3 Policy Potential of…
1. Next-generation sequencing to map genetic blueprint of indigenous cattle Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Context The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) focuses on conserving indigenous cattle breeds using advanced genetic technologies and developing vaccines to combat livestock diseases. Under the DBT’s…
1. Record Surge in Undocumented Indian Crossings from Canada to the US Raises Concerns Over Visa Policies and Border Security (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article highlights a record increase in undocumented Indian crossings from Canada to the US, driven by visa policies and border…
1. Era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pak. is over, says Jaishankar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – India and its neighbourhood. Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared the end of the era of “uninterrupted dialogue” with Pakistan, reflecting strained relations since 2016 due…
1. Guiding Extinction: How Conservationists Are Reintroducing the Northern Bald Ibis Amid Climate Challenges (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the innovative conservation efforts to reintroduce the northern bald ibis in Europe, focusing on teaching migration routes and addressing challenges posed by climate change. Analysis of…
1. India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergencies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training….
1. On SEBI chairperson’s conflicts of interests (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance – Transparency and accountability, GS4 – Ethics – Ethics in civil services & public administration: Context Hindenburg Research’s report exposed conflicts of interest involving SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Buch,…
1. Two-Year-Old in Meghalaya Tests Positive for Vaccine-Derived Polio: India’s Polio-Free Status Remains Intact (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 09) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science and Technology Context: A two-year-old in Meghalaya tested positive for vaccine-derived polio, raising concerns but not affecting India’s polio-free status. Analysis of News: Vaccine-Derived…