1. Kudumbashree example of Kerala’s social progress: CM Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context ● On the 26th anniversary of the Kudumbashree Mission, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised it as a model of women empowerment. ● He highlighted mission’s evolution from local women’s enterprises to providing legal help, loans, and participating…
1. Kerala sounds warning on West Nile Virus; neighbouring States on guard Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Kerala is facing an early outbreak of vector-borne diseases, including West Nile Fever (WNF), with cases reported even before the monsoon. ● The Health Department has confirmed 10 WNF cases and 2 suspected deaths,…
1. April trade gap hits $19 bn as imports outpace exports Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Effects of liberalization on the economy. Context ● India’s merchandise trade for April 2024-25 saw a 1.07% rise in exports to $35 billion but a significant 10.3% jump in imports to $54.1 billion, widening the trade deficit to…
1. New Chabahar pact ‘not exempt’ from Iran sanctions: U.S. (Source – The Hindu, Delhi Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The U.S. State Department expressed concerns over India and Iran’s new 10-year agreement to develop the Chabahar port, warning of potential sanctions risks. ● India’s plans to…
1. India and Iran Strengthen Maritime Ties with 10-Year Contract for Chabahar Port Operation (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: India and Iran recently signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran. Chabahar, situated in Iran’s…
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…