1. PLUG THE LEAKS (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context: Exam paper leaks in the Hindi heartland have become a significant political issue, especially in the context of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This phenomenon has directly impacted a considerable number of young voters, primarily…
1. CSC signs MoU to convert 10,000 FPOs into CSCs Topic: GS2 – Governance  GS3 –  Agriculture Context The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CSC SPV and the Ministry of Agriculture aims to convert 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into Common Service Centers (CSCs). This initiative enhances rural digital empowerment by providing citizen-centric services and…
1. The Centre is notional, the States the real entities (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 –  Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context The 2024 general election results in India have surprised many, with regional parties gaining significant representation in Parliament.This shift is expected to…
Q1) The internal security of a nation is intricately tied to peace and prosperity in the neighbouring countries. Discuss with special reference to India’s north-east region. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS In an interconnected world, no country exists in isolation; internal security, peace and prosperity of a nation invariably depends on the conditions in neighboring countries…
1. ‘India must spend up to $385 bn for RE goal’ Topic: GS3 – Infrastructure – Energy Context India aims for 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, requiring $385 billion investment, with coal remaining vital. Moody’s estimates 44 GW annual capacity addition, needing $190-215 billion for capacity and $150-170 billion for transmission. Analysis…
1. Health regulations need a base to top approach Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses systemic failures in health-care regulations following a tragic fire incident in a New Delhi neonatal care nursing home. It highlights challenges in implementing unrealistic regulations, unfair practices in scrutinising private facilities, and the need for…
1. India participates in the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Regional and global groupings Context At the inaugural Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum, ten Indian climate tech start-ups were recognized among the top 100. The event highlighted India’s…
1. ROTI DAL SABZI Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Indian Economy Context: Among the many interpretations of the 2024 election verdict, a significant one is that economic issues, specifically unemployment (berozgari) and inflation (mehengai), played a crucial role in influencing the outcome. Historically, inflation has been…
1. With bad news from Cassini, is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Astrophysicists are grappling with the mystery of why galaxies rotate faster than predicted by Newton’s laws.This has led to debates between the existence of dark matter and alternative theories like Milgromian dynamics (MOND).Recent research challenges…