1. A chance to strike gold during the Kuwait visit (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, aims to strengthen India-Kuwait ties by addressing untapped potential in trade, energy, and strategic partnerships. Kuwait…
1. Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes aligning the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to a fixed five-year term. It aims to streamline elections…
1. Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context Carbon markets offer an opportunity to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable practices while addressing climate change. However, challenges like socio-economic exclusivity, lack of training, and delayed payments hinder their effectiveness….
1. The legal gaps in India’s unregulated AI surveillance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context India’s growing AI-powered surveillance infrastructure, including facial recognition systems and AI satellites, raises significant privacy and constitutional concerns. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) 2023, while addressing…
1. The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian Railways (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context RITES Ltd. has won contracts to repurpose redundant Indian Railways diesel locomotives for export after gauge conversion, highlighting wastage due to rapid electrification policies. The Indian Railways’…
1. Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The practice of one candidate contesting from multiple constituencies (OCMC) in elections, though legally permissible, leads to financial burdens, frequent by-elections, and voter dissatisfaction. This undermines democratic principles while favoring…
1. Trump’s return and the South Asia outlook (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the U.S. presidency in 2025 may bring continuity in U.S.-South Asia relations, particularly enhancing cooperation with India. His focus on countering China, while deprioritizing democracy…
1. The missing spotlight on urban local government polls (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Urban Local Governments (ULGs) are vital for decentralization and effective urban governance, yet the objectives of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act remain unmet. Delays in ULG elections undermine citizen…
1. The long and complex road to assisted dying (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The UK Parliament recently debated an assisted dying bill, sparking global discussion on end-of-life choices. This debate highlights the tension between respecting individual autonomy and safeguarding the…
1. Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court’s handling of the Sambhal Masjid case highlights concerns about judicial inactivism and reluctance to enforce the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This Act, designed to…