 1. A Positive Secularism    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the UP Madarsa Act, affirming minority rights to religious education while clarifying the limits of the Basic Structure doctrine in assessing ordinary laws. What is the UP Madarsa Education Act…
1. Rising STEM research demands revitalised education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India’s higher education sector faces major challenges with skill gaps among graduates and declining student enrollment. Teaching institutions often prioritise research output over pedagogy,…
1. On India-Canada diplomatic relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Canada are facing a diplomatic rift after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged links between Indian intelligence and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen labelled a…
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Q1) DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) is a critical enabler of digital transformation for both businesses and citizens; however, it comes with its own set of challenges. Examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to the technological infrastructure, platforms, and services that are established and maintained by governments or public entities to enable…
1. India’s Green Leap: A Shift from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId=153385&ModuleId=3®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India is undertaking significant reforms to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. The Asian Development Bank’s Asia-Pacific Climate Report highlights India’s successful…
 1. Checking a Contagion    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The WHO report highlights India’s progress in TB control but emphasizes the need for accelerated efforts and improved support systems to meet the 2025 eradication goal. What is Tuberculosis? Transmission: Symptoms: Infection Prevalence: WHO…
1. Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections, GS3 – Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites. Context Vice-President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy has sparked political debate, marred by AI-generated deepfakes…
1. NCST Challenges NTCA’s Village Relocation Advisory, Citing Tribal Rights and Legal Concerns in Tiger Reserves   (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest…
1. Why is reserve bank bringing back its gold assets to  India?  (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The RBI is repatriating gold to enhance its financial reserves and stability, reducing reliance on foreign assets. This move aims to boost liquidity within the Indian economy, facilitating easier…