1. India’s strategic focus on West Africa (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Nigeria, the first by an Indian PM in 17 years, highlights India’s strategic engagement with Africa. Strengthening ties with Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy and economy,…
1. Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context The article highlights the critical need for urgent climate action to limit global warming to 1.5°C, with a focus on equitable climate finance. COP29…
1. Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections Context The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, aims to promote a human rights-based approach to disability inclusion in India. Despite progressive provisions like quasi-judicial State Commissioners,…
1. Research security should be a national priority (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The article discusses the critical role of science and technology in India’s strategic development goals by 2047 and highlights the emerging risks to research security….
1. Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice- Health Context India’s family planning programme has seen a decline in male sterilisation rates, with vasectomies accounting for only 0.3% of sterilisation procedures. This reflects gender disparity, placing the burden on women,…
1. Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The 2025 Census includes updating the National Population Register (NPR), a precursor to the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC), under the Citizenship Act, 1955.The NRIC aims to create a verified…
1. Schooling in India in times of poor air quality (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education, GS3 – Environment Context Delhi schools were asked to switch to online mode under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to worsening air quality. The decision…
1. From a republic to a republic of unequals (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Indian Constitution’s egalitarian vision sought to address socio-economic inequalities through state intervention and affirmative action. However, neoliberal reforms have widened income and wealth disparities, concentrating resources among a…
1. The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The article reflects on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, highlighting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s concerns about political equality juxtaposed with social and economic inequalities. It examines progress…
1. India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context India’s urban population is set to double over the next three decades, requiring ₹70 lakh crore for infrastructure development by 2036. However, stagnant municipal finances, inefficient tax collection,…