1. A licence raj for digital content creators (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Union government seeks to control digital content creators through the Broadcasting Regulation Bill, 2024. This bill extends governmental power over digital media, aiming to regulate and censor political commentary…
1. The problem with India’s blocking of the Chinese (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context Indian businesses urgently need more visas for Chinese technicians to address significant skill gaps in factory operations. Despite acknowledging the expertise of Chinese…
1. Recasting care models for mental illness, homelessness (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The article discusses evolving approaches to supporting homeless persons with mental illness (HPMI) in India. It critiques traditional rescue and institutional models, highlights progressive efforts like the integration of emergency…
1. A new push in the Bay of Bengal (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. -06) Topic: GS2 – International Relation Context The articles discusses about the importance of BIMSTEC for India’s foreign policy, especially in the context of its Neighbourhood First and Act East policy highlighting the importance of regional cooperation. Analysis of…
1. The Karnataka Bill is a symptom of a larger problem (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The article discusses about the controversy surrounding the The Karnataka state Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024’. The article discusses the underlying issues of…
1. Budget 2024 — long on intent, short on details (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The FY25 Union Budget focuses on long-term goals for Vikisit Bharat@2047, fiscal stability, and employment generation. It continues fiscal consolidation efforts while introducing measures to stimulate demand and…
1. Union Budget 2024-25 — no signs of learning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritises easing business regulations and encouraging private sector job creation over direct tax measures. Despite significant promises to allies and large…
1. Survey signals for Budget (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: India’s GDP growth for fiscal 2024 exceeded expectations at 8.2%, driven by robust tax collections and extra dividends from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Despite global risks and a subdued agricultural sector, India’s economy demonstrated…
1. Shock-proof state: On an outage and a democratic digital infrastructure (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context On July 19, a software glitch caused widespread outages affecting supermarkets, banks, hospitals, and airports globally. The incident underscored the need for robust failsafes and emergency protocols in…
1. Living in denial about unemployment (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing a Reserve Bank of India report, claimed significant job creation in recent years, countering the Opposition’s high unemployment narrative. Conflicting…