1. CEC slams exit polls, trends on TV channels; calls for corrective steps (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar criticised the distortion caused by exit polls, highlighting the gap between expectations and actual results. He called for transparency in exit…
1. India-Canada Diplomatic Row Escalates: Expulsions, Allegations, and Security Concerns Intensify Tensions    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and announced the withdrawal of its High Commissioner and other targeted diplomats from Canada. This move comes in response to…
Q1) The realization of a successful Asian century is premised upon stable India-China relations. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks)
1. Tele MANAS: Revolutionizing Mental Health Care in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2064548®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The National Tele Mental Health Programme (NTMHP), through Tele MANAS, provides nationwide, 24×7 mental health services via phone, making care accessible to millions. Recognized by WHO, it bridges the treatment gap, especially in underserved…
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:…