Article 1: Nitroplast: A New Entrant to the Organelle Club: Discovery of Nitroplast: A New Organelle Evolutionary Significance and Endosymbiosis The Role of Nitrogen in Life: UCYN-A and Braarudosphaera bigelowii: A Symbiotic Relationship                            Evidence of Nitroplast Formation Prof. Jonathan Zehr and his international team at the University of California, Santa Cruz, provided evidence that the…
Q1) India must exercise stabilizing influence in its difficult neighborhood to effectively safeguard national interest. Comment. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS India is situated in a difficult neighborhood. Issues like terrorism, civil war, organized crime, drug trafficking etc. have kept the region divided. Instability in India’s neighborhood gives rise to issues of displacement and humanitarian crisis…
1. Budget 2024 — long on intent, short on details (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The FY25 Union Budget focuses on long-term goals for Vikisit Bharat@2047, fiscal stability, and employment generation. It continues fiscal consolidation efforts while introducing measures to stimulate demand and…
1. TRANSFORMING AGRICULTURE: GOVERNMENT’S HOLISTIC STRATEGY FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND RESILIENCE (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2036417 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Agriculture Context The Indian government has introduced strategies to boost agricultural productivity and resilience. It focuses on natural farming, self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds, high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties, Digital Public Infrastructure in agriculture, and…
 1. Budget’s political choices (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: The article discusses the first budget of the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) third term, highlighting how it reflects the government’s changed political landscape but fails to address the country’s economic realities. Despite the need…
1. India committed to FTA with the U.K., says Modi (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finalising an FTA with the UK during talks with Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The discussions focused on…
   India’s achievements against targets for climate change: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GLOBAL APPROACH WEO-2023 proposes a global strategy for getting the world on track by 2030 The Five Key Pillars to this proposal include UNDERSTANDING OF LAWS OF LIFE Two simple principles that stand paramount about laws of life : 1) Humans cannot create…
In the medium term, the Indian economy can grow at a rate of 7 per cent plus on a sustained basis if we can build on the structural reforms undertaken over the last decade. Against this backdrop, the chapter identifies the areas of crucial policy focus as well as presents a six-pronged growth strategy to…
INTRODUCTION Key Industrial Intermediates Cement industry: Â clinker has increased. However, the quantity of imports is still low. Steel Sector Contribution of the sector: Iron and steel contribute approximately 47 per cent of all inputs in the building & construction sector. It also serves as a critical input for the production of machinery and consumer goods….