1. New private investment plans slumped to 20-year low in Q1 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy. Context India’s private capital expenditure reached a 20-year low in the April-to-June quarter, with just ₹44,300 crore in new investments. This slump contrasts sharply with previous quarters and…
1. Starmer new U.K. PM as Labour Party wins polls (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The U.K. Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won a landslide victory in the July 4 general election, while the Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, suffered significant…
1. Jaishankar meets Wang Yi, says LAC must be respected and peace ensured (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral relations Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed boundary issues and the need for mutual respect at the…
1. Spike in pollution levels may raise death rates in cities with cleaner air, says study (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context A multi-city analysis in India, published in Lancet Planet Health, reveals that spikes in air pollution in cities…
1. Rahul Gandhi’s Abhayamudra Gesture: A Call for Fearlessness in Indian Politics (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 09) Topic: GS1 – History – Indian Culture Context: In his first speech as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi invoked the abhayamudra, a gesture symbolizing reassurance and freedom from fear. He portrayed the…
1. What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context The 16th Finance Commission is examining the fiscal health and funding needs of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), emphasising the need for enhanced intergovernmental transfers…
1. Should education be brought back to the State list? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The article discusses the historical and current governance of education in India.It seeks to contrast state and central roles post-independence and highlighting recent controversies in national…
1. South African Researchers Inject Radioactive Material into Rhino Horns to Combat Poaching (Source: Indian Express; Section: The World) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context: Researchers in South Africa have begun a unique initiative to combat rhino poaching by injecting radioactive material into rhino horns. This project aims to use existing radiation detection systems…
1. India and U.S. in talks for Stryker infantry vehicles (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the U.S. are in early discussions about co-producing Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin anti-tank missiles, enhancing defence collaboration. Progress is also noted in…
1. Prolonged exposure to coal mining causes respiratory, skin diseases in workers: study (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context A survey by the National Foundation for India revealed widespread health issues in six coal mining districts due to pollutants, affecting respiratory and…