1. A lake ecosystem gasping for breath (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site in Kerala, faces severe pollution from untreated sewage, plastic waste, and sedimentation. This has led to biodiversity loss, algal blooms, and declining…
1. Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Launched at G20 Summit: Aimed at Eradicating Hunger and Poverty by 2030 (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article discusses the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty at the G20 Summit, highlighting its mission to eliminate global…
1. Climate change is the biggest disruptor in aquaculture: FAO (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Climate change Context The FAO has highlighted the challenges posed by climate change to India’s aquaculture and fishing sectors, emphasising reduced ocean productivity and shifting fish compositions. It urged…
1. Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context Donald Trump, as U.S. President-elect, proposed tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese imports to address the U.S. trade deficit with China and counter…
1. Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: A Bold Step Toward Phasing Out Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable Future (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment GS2 – International Relations Context: The proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) seeks to address the climate crisis by drawing parallels between the existential threats…
1. New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Insect pollinators are vital for global agricultural productivity, with over 75% of crops depending on them. However, threats like habitat loss, climate change, and emerging diseases are endangering both managed…
1. India says climate finance is not an ‘investment goal’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement…
1. Australia Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Sparking Debate on Youth Online Safety    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The Australian government has announced plans to legislate restrictions on social media access for children under 16, holding platforms accountable to prevent access by…
1. RBI Retains SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as ‘Too Big To Fail’ Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are Domestic Systemically Important…
1. In Baku breakthrough, COP clears carbon credit trade (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 –  International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests., GS3 – Environment Context At COP29 in Baku, a landmark agreement was reached to establish a global carbon market, enabling countries to…