1. Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, aimed to advance global biodiversity conservation goals but exposed challenges, particularly around…
1. On improving wind energy generation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India has substantial wind energy potential, yet a significant portion remains untapped. Recent policies aim to encourage repowering of outdated wind turbines to improve efficiency. However, challenges in…
1. Caught In The Cross FIRE (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has become an annual crisis, worsening air quality across North India, especially in Delhi.Despite government schemes and machinery subsidies, farmers find limited…
1. ‘Rules cannot change midway of public services recruitment’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria in public service recruitment cannot change mid-process, ensuring fair and transparent selection.Any adjustments must align with constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination under…
1. Supreme Court Rules Prior Government Sanction Required to Prosecute Public Servants Under PMLA (Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Supreme Court ruled that public servants accused of offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) require prior government sanction for prosecution if the offenses…
1. On India-Canada diplomatic relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Canada are facing a diplomatic rift after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged links between Indian intelligence and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen labelled a…
1. NCST Challenges NTCA’s Village Relocation Advisory, Citing Tribal Rights and Legal Concerns in Tiger Reserves   (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest…
1. Why is reserve bank bringing back its gold assets to  India?  (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The RBI is repatriating gold to enhance its financial reserves and stability, reducing reliance on foreign assets. This move aims to boost liquidity within the Indian economy, facilitating easier…
1. Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Visits India to Boost Bilateral Ties, Inaugurate First Private Military Aircraft Plant in Vadodara     (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his first official visit to India, will hold crucial talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
1. Guidelines for Dignified End-of-Life Care: Health Ministry Drafts Framework for Withdrawing Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients       (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice GS4 – Ethics Context: In response to the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2023 rulings, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced draft guidelines for…