 1. INDIAN OCEAN CHURN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article discusses the UK’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, examining its geopolitical implications for regional power dynamics, particularly in the Indian Ocean, and its impact on India’s strategic interests. Chagos…
1. The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the constitutional challenges in managing the escalating violence in Manipur. It highlights the role of special provisions under Article 371 in other states…
1. Spraying Diamond Dust: A Bold Proposal to Combat Global Warming Through Geoengineering (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology GS3 – Environmen Context: The article explores the potential of using diamond dust in solar radiation management (SRM) as a geoengineering solution to mitigate global warming, while discussing the…
1. Public Finance And Development – Evaluation Of India’s Budgetary Priorities Introduction Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Promoting Eco-Friendly Farming Practices Towards Self-Sufficiency in Pulses and Oilseeds Improving Agricultural Productivity Addressing Employment and Skilling Gaps Boosting Employment Opportunities Skill Development Initiatives Additional Employment Measures Investing in Human Resources and Social Justice Prioritising Education and Healthcare Empowering…
Q1) Enumerating the challenges faced by the elderlies in India, discuss ways for mainstreaming the paradigm for geriatric care. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The UN World Population Ageing Report notes that India’s ageing population is projected to increase to nearly 20% by 2050 from about 8% now. The welfare role of government requires it to…
1. Towards more precise atomic clocks useful for navigation, Telecommunication & Aviation (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2067034®=3&lang=1 ) Context Researchers at the Raman Research Institute have improved atomic clocks and magnetometers using Rydberg atoms to achieve higher precision in measuring magnetic fields. Their findings offer promising applications in fields like geophysics, brain activity detection, and space exploration….
1. MEDICINE USE AND MISUSE (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context: The article discusses the UN General Assembly’s recognition of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a global health threat and the urgent need for coordinated action through the One Health approach to combat its widespread impacts….
1. The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions Context The article discusses the United Nations’ (UN) role in global peacekeeping.It highlights both successes and failures in conflicts like Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and…
1. On Section 6A of the Citizenship Act (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to Assam migrants who entered before March 25, 1971. This provision stems from the 1985 Assam…