1. Extending social justice (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling affirming the constitutional validity of sub-categorizing Scheduled Castes to address internal inequalities, reversing a 2004 verdict. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Review Petitions Reversal of the 2004 Verdict Legal…
1. China, India and New Delhi’s Quad dilemma (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The recent Quad meeting led to the Wilmington Declaration, highlighting the growing security cooperation between India, the U.S., Japan, and Australia, focused on containing China in the Indo-Pacific. Amid deteriorating…
1. Why precision medicine in India can’t advance without biobank laws (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Precision medicine, driven by genomics and emerging technologies like gene editing and mRNA therapeutics, is transforming healthcare globally. India’s biobanking ecosystem is growing but faces challenges…
Q1) Societal apathy towards mental health issues has resulted in the marginalization of individuals dealing with mental disorders. Elaborate and suggest measures to bring mental health concerns from the periphery into the mainstream. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Welfare schemes are an effective tool in the hands of the government to further its constitutional and popular…
1. EXERCISE MALABAR 2024 – OPENING CEREMONY (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2063584®=3&lang=1 ) Context The 28th edition of Exercise MALABAR, a major maritime drill involving India, the USA, Japan, and Australia, commenced on 08 October 2024. This exercise strengthens regional security cooperation and aligns with India’s SAGAR vision for the Indo-Pacific. Exercise MALABAR: 2. PM E-DRIVE Scheme:…
1. Don’t outsource development (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Development processes and the development industry – Role of NGOs Context: The article criticizes how donor-driven agendas of international NGOs have historically harmed local communities, with a focus on their role in exacerbating female foeticide in India…
1. Mental health in India’s material world (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Context India is grappling with a growing mental health crisis, exacerbated by rising societal pressures, consumerism, and a focus on material success. Despite economic progress,…
1. RBI holds rate at 6.5%, shifts stance to ‘neutral’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its benchmark interest rate at 6.5% for the tenth consecutive time while shifting its stance to “neutral.” This change indicates…
Q1) What are the reasons behind the limited success of the co-operative movement? How can co-operatives be made more effective in fostering rural development? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically…