1. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India celebrates its Eighth Annual Day (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2060974®=3&lang=1 ) Context The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) recently celebrated its Eighth Annual Day, highlighting the transformative impact of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Speakers praised its role in enhancing India’s Ease of Doing Business and fostering…
1. A mission’s next step    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Science and Technology Context: The article highlights India’s rapid advancements in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) driven by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), which has fostered innovative technologies, startups, and infrastructure to establish India as a global leader…
1. The net result will be poor doctoral research (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The use of the National Eligibility Test (NET) for PhD admissions in India has sparked debate due to concerns over its efficacy in assessing research potential. Critics…
1. Israel suffers 8 casualties in Lebanon operation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Israel’s ground incursion into Lebanon escalated tensions in West Asia, leading to the deaths of eight Israeli soldiers. The conflict was triggered by Iran’s missile attack on Israel, prompting retaliatory…
Q1) How do unplanned urbanization and unabated rural-urban migration contribute to the multiple woes faced by Indian metropolises? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urbanization refers to the population transfer from rural to urban regions on a relatively permanent basis. The lack of proper planning for urbanization and large influx of migrants creates challenges for metropolitan cities….
1. INDIA- KAZAKHSTAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE KAZIND -2024 COMMENCES IN AULI (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2060265®=3&lang=1 ) Context India and Kazakhstan commenced the 8th Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 at Auli, Uttarakhand, focusing on counterterrorism in semi-urban and mountainous terrains. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint tactics, and defence cooperation between both nations. Exercise KAZIND: 2. India’s…
1. The La Nina shadow     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS1– Geography Context: The article discusses the delayed onset of La Niña, the late monsoon retreat, and their impact on worsening air quality in Delhi and northern India during the upcoming winter. What is El Nino and La Nina?    Delayed…
1. Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context NASA’s cancellation of the VIPER mission has raised concerns about the U.S.’s lunar exploration strategy, especially amidst increasing competition from China’s lunar program India’s space agency,…
 1. Analysis to action: should climate scientists engage in activism? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article discusses the ongoing climate emergency, highlighting the debate over whether climate scientists should focus solely on research or also engage in activism to effectively address…
Q1) Enumerate the major reasons that make the Indian economy heavily reliant on coal. Explain why phasing out coal from our energy basket is difficult. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS India is the second largest producer of coal and coal fulfils 55% of the country’s energy needs. Country’s reliance on coal is based on its high…