Q1) “Poverty has a woman’s face.” What do you understand by feminization of poverty? What role can women empowerment play in poverty reduction? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The term “feminization of poverty” refers to the disproportionate and increasing burden of poverty that women experience compared to men. Feminization of poverty gives poverty a woman’s face…
1. What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context The 16th Finance Commission is examining the fiscal health and funding needs of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), emphasising the need for enhanced intergovernmental transfers…
1. New metal oxide nanocomposite can be used for sustainable photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2030073 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Researchers at IASST developed a new Ni-doped TiO2 on Fuller’s earth nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants Achieving 96.15% dye decolorization under visible light, the innovation promises…
1. Glossing over unemployment, its high electoral price (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context The article discusses India’s economic challenges, including job creation concerns despite claimed GDP growth, rising inequality, political shifts post-2024 elections, and the need…
1. Drawing borders in the air (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context: The recent satellite imagery of China’s fifth-generation stealth fighters, the J20 Mighty Dragon, stationed at Shigatse air base in Tibet, has sparked significant concern and speculation. Alongside the J20s, the J10…
1. Should education be brought back to the State list? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The article discusses the historical and current governance of education in India.It seeks to contrast state and central roles post-independence and highlighting recent controversies in national…
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029708 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – E-governance – application Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal to enhance data accessibility and user experience. It offers…
1. Court on climate right and how India can enforce it (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India’s landmark Ranjitsinh judgement introduces a constitutional ‘climate right’ under Articles 21 and 14, emphasising protection from adverse climate effects. It…