1. 56th Tiger Reserve of the country notified in Chhattisgarh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074302®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh has been officially notified as the 56th tiger reserve in India, spanning 2,829 sq.kms. This makes it the third largest tiger reserve, bolstering tiger conservation efforts in the region. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla…
1. Neighbourhood first, in practice (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article criticizes India’s muscle-flexing foreign policy in South Asia, advocating for a more cooperative, respectful, and neighborly approach to foster regional stability and goodwill. About South Asia India’s “National Interest” in the Neighborhood The…
1. Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The continuing ethnic violence in Manipur since May 2023, marked by loss of lives, displacement, and destruction, reflects a constitutional breakdown. Despite Supreme Court intervention and Union government efforts…
1. Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: A Bold Step Toward Phasing Out Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable Future (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment GS2 – International Relations Context: The proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) seeks to address the climate crisis by drawing parallels between the existential threats…
Q1) 5G technology is a breakthrough that finds applications across diverse sectors. Elaborate. How is 5G technology different from its predecessor? Also, list the various challenges associated with its effective rollout. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS 5G is referred to the next generation wireless cellular technology that is envisaged to provide faster communication with ultra-low latency….
1. Assam’s Semiconductor Plant: A Game-Changer for India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2074074®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is advancing its semiconductor industry with the development of a major facility in Morigaon, Assam, led by Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt Ltd. This aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aiming to…
1. Democracy by Force (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article criticizes the growing normalization of authoritarian governance in India, symbolized by “bulldozer justice,” and its detrimental impact on democratic principles and institutional integrity. What is Bulldozer justice? The Crisis of Democratic Governance The Systemic Abuse…
1. Two cheers for the top court’s ‘bulldozer’ judgement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India recently addressed the issue of unlawful demolitions, widely referred to as “bulldozer raj.” This practice, occurring over the past three years, involved…
1. New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Insect pollinators are vital for global agricultural productivity, with over 75% of crops depending on them. However, threats like habitat loss, climate change, and emerging diseases are endangering both managed…