Indian Express 10- January-2024 1. A note to security planners Topic: GS3 – Internal Security- Role of external state and non-state actors. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of security challenges, both external and internal, provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues. Context:…
Indian Express 9- January-2024 1. Mind the cereal gap Topic: GS3 – Agriculture- Issues of buffer stocks and Food Security This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India’s cereal production and consumption, along with the associated policy dilemmas and implications. Context: The Foodgrains Bulletin…
Indian Express 8- January-2024 1. A god that failed Topic: GS2 – Governance- Government Policies This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of legislative reforms, their implications on governance. Context: The article explores how the Indian Penal Code’s criminal provisions affect employers, highlighting the recently passed Jan Vishwas Bill as a…
Indian Express 6- January-2024 1. The Revival of the Tiger Topic: GS3 – Environment- Conservations– Important species This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of various dimensions of wildlife conservation. Context: The success of conservation at India’s Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) is covered in the…
Indian Express 5- January-2024 1. Reshaped by AI Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3– Science and Technology- Effects of S&T in everyday life. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of global initiatives, ethical considerations, international cooperation, governance challenges, and the impact of artificial intelligence on…
1. Reset the growth priority Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy- Issues relating to growth This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India’s economic development, discussing challenges, strategies, and models. Context: The article criticises India’s economic discourse, questioning the obsession with a $5 trillion economy…
1. Voting with their visas Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Indian Diaspora This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of recent migration trends, both legal and illegal, and the changing dynamics of Indian migration Context: The number of Indians detained for trying to enter the…
1. X-ray eye in the sky Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology- Developing new technology- Space This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of India’s Space exploration programs. Context: On the first morning of 2024, X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) was launched into orbit by ISRO’s launch vehicle, marking a major accomplishment…
1. Govt bans J&K outfit Tehreek-e-Hurriyat for 5yrs under UAPA Topic: GS3 – Internal Security- Role of Non-State actors in creating challenges to internal security. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of challenges posed by extremist organizations. Context: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH), a…
Indian Express 30- December-2023 1. A PATCHY CLIMATE REPORT Topic: GS3 – Environment– Environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental impact assessment. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of complexities and challenges surrounding global climate commitments. Context: There were numerous pledges made at the COP28 summit…