1. Kerala urgently needs to identify risk zones (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context The article discusses the increasing vulnerability of Kerala to natural disasters, particularly landslides and floods, due to unplanned development, climate change, and environmental degradation It emphasises the need…
1. The net result will be poor doctoral research (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The use of the National Eligibility Test (NET) for PhD admissions in India has sparked debate due to concerns over its efficacy in assessing research potential. Critics…
1. Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context NASA’s cancellation of the VIPER mission has raised concerns about the U.S.’s lunar exploration strategy, especially amidst increasing competition from China’s lunar program India’s space agency,…
1. Common Practice Standards must have India outlook (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s agroforestry sector offers significant potential for carbon finance integration through Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) initiatives. However, existing global carbon standards pose challenges due to their “common practice” criteria, which…
1. Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS1 – Modern Indian History Context The Self-Respect Movement, initiated in 1925 by Periyar, promoted social justice, rationalism, and women’s rights, challenging caste-based oppression. It emphasised self-respect marriages, women’s autonomy, and intersectionality. In today’s…
1. An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies – Issues arising out of their design & implementation. Context India’s pension system has evolved from the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the New Pension Scheme (NPS), shifting retirement…
1. The misplaced move of ‘one nation one election’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The article discusses the proposal of simultaneous elections in India, examining its political, constitutional, and financial implications. It critiques the impact on federalism, savings in election expenses, and the…
1. The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The article emphasises the transformative reforms of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly the National Credit Framework (NCrF). It highlights the flexibility the NCrF offers in…
1. India’s defence exports and humanitarian law (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the Supreme Court of India’s dismissal of a PIL seeking to halt defence exports to Israel, citing war crimes in Gaza.It highlights the legal gap in Indian law…
1. India needs a ‘National Security Strategy’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The article emphasises the need for India to develop a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS) amidst growing geopolitical challenges, including tensions with neighbouring countries and global conflicts. It highlights…