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…
 1. In energy-dependent world, the issue of food security (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8Social) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The intertwined crises of food insecurity and energy poverty threaten global stability, amplified by climate change and geopolitical tensions. Agriculture, a major energy consumer and…
1. The issue of India’s economic growth versus emissions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s Economic Survey 2023-24 highlights the country’s progress in decoupling economic growth from GHG emissions, showcasing a GDP CAGR of 7% against an emissions CAGR of 4% (2005–2019). While…
1. Building on the Revival of the Manufacturing Sector (Source – The Hindu, Editorial- Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3-Indian Economy Context India is strategically positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub, leveraging policy measures like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The manufacturing sector, integral to economic growth and job creation, has shown substantial…
1. States and the challenge before the Finance Commission (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context The article discusses the Sixteenth Finance Commission and its role in addressing fiscal challenges and resource distribution between States and the Union. It also focuses on…