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…
1. SC to urgently hear petitions on Uttarakhand forest fires (Source – The Hindu, Section – News, Page – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context: ● The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear petitions regarding Uttarakhand forest fires, with petitioners alleging 90% are…
1. T.N. moves top court, accuses Kerala of obstructing work on Mullaperiyar dam (Source – The Hindu, Section – Front, Page – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to Planning Context ● Tamil Nadu accuses Kerala of impeding essential maintenance on the Mullaperiyar dam while…
1. Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle Set to Illuminate the Night Skies (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology – Space GS1 – Geography Context: The article discusses the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which is set to peak on May 5 and 6. It explains the…
1. Removing exotic plants will ensure food for wild animals, finds study (Source – The Hindu, Section – States, Page – 3) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● A recent study by the Kerala State Forest Protective Staff Organisation highlights the necessity of removing exotic plants such as Acacia mearnsii…