1. New Bill to give statutory powers to Railway Board (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to grant statutory powers to the Railway Board and improve its autonomy. By merging provisions…
1. Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the global displacement crisis, highlighting the increasing number of refugees due to conflicts and persecution. It emphasises the disproportionate impact on women, who face…
 1. Sub-quota red herrings (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The ongoing debate about the Supreme Court’s judgment on sub-quota within the reservation system has started off on the wrong foot. Instead of addressing real issues and concerns raised by the judgment, the discussion has veered off…
Q1) The utility of APMCs is not lost despite a plethora of limitations. Discuss and recommend corrective measures for overhauling the APMCs. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is a marketing board established by state governments. Though the APMCs are criticised for limiting free trade in agricultural commodities, their utility is not…
 1. Impact of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2042990 ) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context In response to the Teesta-III dam collapse in October 2023, the Central Water Commission is reviewing dam safety against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and mandating GLOF studies for new dams. A Rs…
 1. Doing well on well-being (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The article analyzes data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23. What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Information Generated: Decline in Poverty and Focus on Vulnerability Quantifying the Impact of Medical Shocks Medical Expenditure…
1. A moment for just transition litigation to take wing (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court of India’s recognition of a human right against climate change in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and…
1. DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The use of DNA profiling in criminal investigations is often perceived as definitive in determining guilt or innocence. However, recent cases and judicial insights highlight its…
1. Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, amends provision on LTCG tax (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Finance Bill, 2024 was passed by the Lok Sabha, incorporating an amendment on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, allowing taxpayers to choose between a new lower…