1. Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context The article critiques the systemic disempowerment of State Election Commissions (SECs) in India, highlighting delays and legal disputes affecting local government elections. It calls for reforms to align…
1. Guiding Extinction: How Conservationists Are Reintroducing the Northern Bald Ibis Amid Climate Challenges (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the innovative conservation efforts to reintroduce the northern bald ibis in Europe, focusing on teaching migration routes and addressing challenges posed by climate change. Analysis of…
Q1) What do you understand by theaterisation of commands? Enumerating the impediments in theaterisation for India’s armed forces, discuss the role of Chief of Defence Staff in enhancing the effectiveness of India’s external security response. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The aterisation is a concept that seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services- army,…
1. Cabinet accords approval for progressive expansion of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2049318 ) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture – Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce Context The Union Cabinet’s approval to expand the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) aims to bolster agricultural infrastructure by including new project types and aligning…
 1. India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergencies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Russia signed a working plan for their Joint Commission on Emergency Management for 2025-26, focusing on space monitoring, disaster response, and training….
1. A punishing process (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses recent Supreme Court judgments that emphasize the principle of “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” even for stringent laws like the UAPA and PMLA. It highlights the judiciary’s growing concern over the potential…
1. Sharpening India’s anti-tuberculosis fight (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context This article discusses India’s ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), which accounts for over a quarter of the global TB burden. It emphasises the need for shorter, more effective treatments for drug-resistant…
Q1) With the help of the map given below, describe the major internal security threats faced by the country. Suggest a comprehensive security framework to minimize these threats. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Internal security implies maintaining peace, law and order, and protecting the sovereignty, integrity and unity of the country from various internal threats….