1. Drawing borders in the air (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context: The recent satellite imagery of China’s fifth-generation stealth fighters, the J20 Mighty Dragon, stationed at Shigatse air base in Tibet, has sparked significant concern and speculation. Alongside the J20s, the J10…
1. Should education be brought back to the State list? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The article discusses the historical and current governance of education in India.It seeks to contrast state and central roles post-independence and highlighting recent controversies in national…
1. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Launches eSankhyiki Portal for Enhanced User Experience and Ease of Data Access (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029708 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – E-governance – application Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the eSankhyiki portal to enhance data accessibility and user experience. It offers…
1. Court on climate right and how India can enforce it (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India’s landmark Ranjitsinh judgement introduces a constitutional ‘climate right’ under Articles 21 and 14, emphasising protection from adverse climate effects. It…
Q1) “The attainment of political independence in 1947 was a watershed moment in Indian history, but it did not mean an end to the struggles for economic and cultural freedom.” Discuss. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, lived over two and a half thousand years ago in ancient India. The Buddha’s…
1. South African Researchers Inject Radioactive Material into Rhino Horns to Combat Poaching (Source: Indian Express; Section: The World) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context: Researchers in South Africa have begun a unique initiative to combat rhino poaching by injecting radioactive material into rhino horns. This project aims to use existing radiation detection systems…
1. Prime Minister congratulates H.E António Costa on being elected as President of the European Council (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2029399 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated António Costa on his election as the next President of the European Council. Modi expressed anticipation for enhancing the India-EU Strategic Partnership under Costa’s…
1. The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to mobilisation of resources. Context The GST Council recently met after a nine-month hiatus, introducing significant tax relief measures, procedural simplifications,…