1. Kudumbashree example of Kerala’s social progress: CM Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context ● On the 26th anniversary of the Kudumbashree Mission, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised it as a model of women empowerment. ● He highlighted mission’s evolution from local women’s enterprises to providing legal help, loans, and participating…
1. The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The article discusses the politicisation of Indian higher education, highlighting historical trends and contemporary challenges. ● It outlines instances of political interference in academic appointments, attacks on academic freedom, and student involvement in campus politics. ● The erosion of…
1. HURDLES ON PATH TO GREEN Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Environment – Environment pollution and degradation Context: The recent heatwave has starkly reminded us of the critical risks posed by climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive global efforts to mitigate these effects….
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1. New & Renewable Energy Secretary addresses World Hydrogen Summit 2024, highlights India’s vision and capabilities in Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies Context Shri Bhupinder Singh Bhalla, Secretary of India’s Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, highlighted India’s leadership at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024. He emphasised the…
1. Kerala sounds warning on West Nile Virus; neighbouring States on guard Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Kerala is facing an early outbreak of vector-borne diseases, including West Nile Fever (WNF), with cases reported even before the monsoon. ● The Health Department has confirmed 10 WNF cases and 2 suspected deaths,…
1. Health advice to take with no pinch of salt Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The article discusses the overshadowed public health issue of hypertension amidst concerns over COVID-19 vaccine risks. ● It highlights global and Indian perspectives on hypertension, public health initiatives like the India Hypertension Control Initiative, and strategies…
1. A right to fairness Topic: GS2 – Polity – Indian constitution – Significant provisions Context: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court, often criticized as an “executive’s court,” reaffirmed its dedication to upholding due process of law. The 41-page judgment by Justices Sandeep Mehta and B.R. Gavai, in the case of Newsclick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha,…
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1. First set of citizenship certificates after notification of Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 issued Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity. Context ● The Union government granted citizenship certificates to over 300 people, predominantly Pakistani Hindus, under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. ● This move comes after the implementation of the CAA was enabled by the…