1. UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed a draft regulation on the selection and appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) of universities. Non-BJP-led State governments oppose the regulation, claiming it violates the…
1. A surge in radical governments, the hope of democracy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses global patterns of legitimizing radical Islamic groups after they seize power – highlighting implications for Afghanistan, Syria, and Bangladesh. Afghanistan in 2021: The Taliban’s Takeover…
1. India’s real growth rate and the forecast (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The First Advance Estimates for 2024-25 project India’s real GDP growth at 6.4% and nominal GDP growth at 9.7%, below RBI’s estimates of 6.6% and 10.5%, respectively. This highlights challenges…
1. An alliance of democracies with India at its core (Source – The Hindu, Editorial – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article emphasizes the need for stronger collaboration between Europe and India to address global challenges, focusing on trade, defense, technology, and geopolitical dynamics. It advocates forming a democratic…
1. The red flag as China’s expansionist strategy rolls on (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India faces Chinese aggression through territorial claims and hydropower projects, threatening sovereignty, regional stability, and water security. Chinese Aggression Along the India-China Border Transboundary Water…
1. India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context On January 3, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules. The DPDP Rules represent a shift from the earlier Personal…
1. India’s journey so far on the AI military bandwagon (Source – Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context India is integrating AI into its military, focusing on modernization, but faces challenges in funding, policy, and interoperability. India’s Progress in Military AI Development Increasing…
1. We need accessibility rules that are based on principles (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Supreme Court in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024) held Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Rules, 2017, violative of the Rights…
1. River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context On December 25, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Link Project.The project aims to address water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region, spanning parts of…
1. More flexibility, but also greater challenges (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced two transformative reforms: accelerated and extended degree programmes.This summary seeks to explore their advantages, challenges, and implications for India’s higher education system. Introduction…