1. India Denies Role in Bangladesh Floods, Clarifies No Water Release from Tripura Dam (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS1 – Geography Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India clarified that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were not caused by the release of water from…
1. India, Poland formulate action plan, upgrade ties to strategic partnership (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context During his visit to Poland, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. They…
1. Centre plans to take caste count during Census (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Union government is considering whether to include caste enumeration in the next Census amid demands from political parties. While a caste-wise population count hasn’t been conducted since independence, past…
1. On the ethanol blending programme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Clean Energy Context India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, marked by increased production and capacity. However, concerns about food security arise due to rising maize imports and water…
1. Illegal mining, encroachments, deforestation a threat to Aravali as natural green wall (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 2) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The Aravali range faces severe threats from illegal mining, deforestation, and encroachments, causing environmental degradation and loss of biodiversity. Recent studies…
1. Digital platform driven by drone mapping to revive solar power scheme (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Digital Governance Context The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to enhance solar energy in agriculture by setting up solar power plants and pumps. However, delays and challenges, such as…
1. The melting of polar ice due to climate change is making days longer (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate change – Effects of climate change Context Recent research indicates that climate change is slowing the Earth’s rotation due to melting polar ice caps,…
1. On the allegations against the SEBI chief (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Hindenburg Research alleges SEBI Chairman Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had hidden stakes in offshore funds linked to Adani stock manipulation. Hindenburg Research also raised concerns about Buch’s continued involvement…
1. Union Cabinet Approves Clean Plant Programme to Boost Horticulture Yield and Quality in India (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) to boost the yield, productivity, and quality of horticulture crops in India. Analysis of News:    About CPP Key…
1. New Bill to give statutory powers to Railway Board (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and improve its autonomy. By merging provisions…