1. India, UAE ink pact for civil nuclear cooperation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the UAE have signed a landmark MoU for civil nuclear cooperation, marking their first such agreement. This follows a trilateral initiative with France and…
1. The audacity of a mission (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government Policies Context: The article discusses the impact of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on public health and sanitation. Introduction: SBM’s Landmark Achievements The Vision: A Bold Commitment…
1. Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses India’s ineffective regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals, focusing on drug recall guidelines, good distribution practices, and confusing brand names. Despite repeated calls for reform…
Q1) In this hyperconnected and morally interdependent world, the most important thing we can share is trustworthiness.” Why is trustworthiness important? In what ways can it be imbibed in an individual? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Trustworthiness is a moral value which is considered to be a virtue of the highest order in an individual. A…
1. Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052937 ) Context A young male patient, recently returned from a Mpox-affected country, is a suspected case of Mpox. Isolated and stable, the case is being managed per protocols, with contact tracingemphasise preparedness and minimal public risk. Mpox (Monkeypox):
1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years, driven by digital public infrastructure (DPI), and its global leadership in the area. What is a DPI? India’s Financial Inclusion Success The Rise…
1. On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. Recent events like Cyclone…
1. Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article critiques India’s public health policies over the last decade, highlighting a shift from strengthening public sector healthcare to prioritising publicly funded health insurance schemes like Ayushman…