1. The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Development and management of social sector/services Context The article discusses the impact of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 on the Public Distribution System (PDS), highlighting reduced leakages…
Q1) What do you understand by environmental ethics? Examine the ethical concerns in ‘phasedown versus phase out debate’ in the use of coal by developing countries. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Environmental ethics is a branch of ethics that studies the relation between human beings and ecology. The range of activities under environmental ethics are as…
1. Centre suggests measures to enhance security at hospitals (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Union Health Ministry has proposed enhanced security measures for hospitals, including employing ex-servicemen and integrating with local police, following a recent consultation. This comes after the…
1. AN UPWARD TICK (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the World Bank’s updated growth forecast for the Indian economy, raising it to 7% for the year, in line with other agencies like the IMF and ADB. India’s Growth Outlook Revised Upwards Drivers of…
1. Digital Agriculture Mission: Tech for Transforming Farmers’ Lives (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051719 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context India’s Digital Agriculture Mission, approved with a Rs. 2,817 Crore budget aims to revolutionise agriculture through digital technologies. It includes creating digital farmer IDs, advanced crop and soil mapping, and a…
1. Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in States (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article highlights the challenges faced by States in fully utilising Union Budget allocations for health sector initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission…
Q1) In light of incidents of serving civil servants openly criticising the government and some also resigning in protest, discuss whether civil servants should get entangled in the political discussions/opinions? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Civil servants are the agents of the government who are responsible for execution of the policies of the government efficiently. Impartiality,…
1. New high-performance gas sensor can monitor low level nitrogen oxides pollution (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2051321 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers have developed a groundbreaking gas sensor using mixed spinel zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) nanostructures, capable of detecting nitrogen oxides (NOx) at ultra-low concentrations (ppb levels) and room temperature. This advancement addresses key…