1. Union Cabinet Approves Rs 1,000-Crore Venture Fund to Propel India’s Space Start-up Ecosystem   (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a Rs 1,000-crore venture capital fund aimed at supporting 30-35 space start-ups over the next five years, intending to stimulate private investment and innovation…
1. Spraying Diamond Dust: A Bold Proposal to Combat Global Warming Through Geoengineering (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology GS3 – Environmen Context: The article explores the potential of using diamond dust in solar radiation management (SRM) as a geoengineering solution to mitigate global warming, while discussing the…
1. On Section 6A of the Citizenship Act (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to Assam migrants who entered before March 25, 1971. This provision stems from the 1985 Assam…
1. India and China Reach Agreement on Patrolling in Ladakh, Easing Military Standoff (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, which marks significant progress in resolving the military…
1. India’s Solar Ambitions Face Hurdles Amid Heavy Reliance on Chinese Imports and Domestic Manufacturing Challenges       (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with solar power accounting for over 80% of this goal….
1. Supreme Court Urges Parliament to Ban Child Betrothals, Calls for Comprehensive Measures to Combat Child Marriage    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court has urged Parliament to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act to explicitly ban child betrothals, highlighting their violation of children’s…
1. Supreme Court Upholds Special Citizenship Provisions for Assam Migrants, Affirms Parliament’s Power Over Citizenship Laws       (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s 4-1 verdict upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which grants citizenship to migrants in Assam up to March 24, 1971,…
1. Escalating Tensions: North Korea Mobilizes Amid Renewed Hostility with South Korea (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated recently, with North Korea claiming over 1.4 million citizens applied to join the army. This followed the North’s destruction of roads and…
1. CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. He called for transparency in exit…
1. India-Canada Diplomatic Row Escalates: Expulsions, Allegations, and Security Concerns Intensify Tensions    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and announced the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada. This move comes in response to…