 1. PICTURED WITH DIGNITY (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: On July 8, the Supreme Court of India established a framework for the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in visual media. This decision came in response to an appeal against a Delhi High Court verdict concerning…
Q1) What do you understand by footloose industries? Discuss their significance and provide a suitable strategy for the growth of footloose industries in India. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Footloose industries are those industries that are not tied to any location and can operate from anywhere. They do not require any specific raw materials or access…
1. The Government to soon launch an ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) to provide support to Startup and Agripreneurs (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2032838 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies, GS3 – Agriculture – E-technology in the aid of farmers. Context The Indian Government launched the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural…
1. Stay on bail should only be granted in rare cases, says SC (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court criticised high courts for routinely staying bail orders, highlighting a threat to personal liberty and due process. Justices emphasised that…
1. The PDS impact on household expenditure (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES): 2022-23 examines the impact of India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) on household spending patterns. It includes imputed values of free items received, providing…
 1. Just a bargaining chip (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The concept of Special Category Status (SCS) was introduced in 1969 by the Planning Commission during the Fourth Five-Year Plan. This status aimed to provide higher plan assistance to certain states facing socio-economic challenges and locational disadvantages….
Q1) With help of a neat diagram, describe the general atmospheric circulation. Highlight the factors that affect the movement of winds on earth? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Â The general atmospheric circulation refers to the large-scale movement of air in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is driven by differences in temperature and pressure between different regions of…
1. Centre begins efforts to implement Labour Codes (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Context Following NDA’s third-term swearing-in, the Union Labour Ministry is pushing to implement the four Labour Codes…