1. Rising STEM research demands revitalised education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India’s higher education sector faces major challenges with skill gaps among graduates and declining student enrollment. Teaching institutions often prioritise research output over pedagogy,…
1. Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections, GS3 – Internal Security – Role of media and social networking sites. Context Vice-President Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy has sparked political debate, marred by AI-generated deepfakes…
1. The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held their first meeting, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties amid Iran’s…
1. The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The PM E-DRIVE scheme aims to boost electric bus adoption in India’s public transport with significant subsidies. However, it excludes private bus operators, who…
1. Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The anti-defection law in India, introduced in 1985, aims to stabilise governments by restricting legislators from defecting to other parties. While effective to some extent, the law faces criticism due to…
1. Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Supreme Court’s stay on the NCPCR’s directive to halt funding for non-RTE-compliant madrasas has stirred concern among secular and minority communities. The NCPCR’s approach is viewed as…
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. 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. An approaching milestone in constitutional governance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article highlights the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, emphasising five core constitutional values that have shaped Indian democracy. These values include respect for democratic institutions, smooth power transitions, protection of rights,…
1. India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses India’s delicate diplomatic balancing act between China and the U.S. amid growing tensions and power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific. While India’s ties with the U.S. are…