1. Supreme Court Affirms States’ Authority to Tax Mining Activities, Distinguishing Royalties from Taxes (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Polity GS3 – Indian Economy Context: A nine-judge Constitution Bench ruled that Indian states can impose taxes on mining activities and collect royalties from mining leaseholders, which do not interfere with…
 1. HOW WE SEE OUR BODIES (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science and Technology Context: The article criticizes the hype around new weight loss and diabetes drugs, highlighting their perceived benefits and significant risks. It argues that these drugs, marketed as miraculous solutions,…
India, one of the fastest-growing economies, has only one-third of the global average carbon emission. India aims to achieve “Viksit Bharat” by 2047 and Net Zero carbon emissions by 2070. To achieve these goals, India focuses on High economic growth and Inclusive, environmentally sustainable development. The chapter reviews India’s initiatives and performance in addressing climate…
Over the past thirty years, India’s economic growth has been significantly supported by the services sector. Post-pandemic developments in FY24 highlight a transformation in domestic service delivery, driven by policy reforms, infrastructure improvements, and a shift towards digital services such as online payments, e-commerce, and entertainment platforms. The demand for high-tech services has also increased….
Article 1: Nitroplast: A New Entrant to the Organelle Club: Discovery of Nitroplast: A New Organelle Evolutionary Significance and Endosymbiosis The Role of Nitrogen in Life: UCYN-A and Braarudosphaera bigelowii: A Symbiotic Relationship                            Evidence of Nitroplast Formation Prof. Jonathan Zehr and his international team at the University of California, Santa Cruz, provided evidence that the…
Q1) India must exercise stabilizing influence in its difficult neighborhood to effectively safeguard national interest. Comment. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS India is situated in a difficult neighborhood. Issues like terrorism, civil war, organized crime, drug trafficking etc. have kept the region divided. Instability in India’s neighborhood gives rise to issues of displacement and humanitarian crisis…
1. Budget 2024 — long on intent, short on details (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The FY25 Union Budget focuses on long-term goals for Vikisit Bharat@2047, fiscal stability, and employment generation. It continues fiscal consolidation efforts while introducing measures to stimulate demand and…
1. TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURE: GOVERNMENT’S HOLISTIC STRATEGY FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2036417 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Agriculture Context The Indian government has introduced strategies to boost agricultural productivity and resilience. It focuses on natural farming, self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds, high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties, Digital Public Infrastructure in agriculture, and…
 1. Budget’s political choices (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: The article discusses the first budget of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) third term, highlighting how it reflects the government’s changed political landscape but fails to address the country’s economic realities. Despite the need…