1. UPI duopoly’s rise and market vulnerabilities (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the risks of market concentration in India’s UPI ecosystem and its implications for competition and innovation. Rise of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India Since its launch, UPI…
1. Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context On December 5, 2024, runway confusion at Goa’s Mopa airport highlighted Indian aviation safety issues. Aviation Safety in India: Challenges and the Way Forward Historical Incidents Highlighting Safety…
1. Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The financial challenges faced by marginalised students in India highlight systemic inequalities in access to education. Rising tuition fees in premier institutions like IITs and IIMs exacerbate economic and…
1. Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● The global transition to renewable energy has increased the demand for rare earth elements, critical for clean energy and advanced technologies. ● India, despite significant reserves, relies heavily on imports…
1. The lapses in the disaster management Bill (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS3 – Disaster management Context The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, modifies the Disaster Management Act, 2005, but has raised concerns about its top-down approach, lack of inclusivity, and accountability. It excludes key provisions for…
1. Envisioning India as a global skill supplier (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses India’s potential to contribute to the global job market through skilled labor migration. It highlights the need for a comprehensive policy framework to…
1. The global warming fight has a challenge for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Climate Change, GS3 – Environment Context The COP29 conference highlighted the challenges of global climate negotiations amidst political shifts and increasing environmental urgency. Developed nations and the EU are…
1. A chance to strike gold during the Kuwait visit (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, aims to strengthen India-Kuwait ties by addressing untapped potential in trade, energy, and strategic partnerships. Kuwait…
1. Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes aligning the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to a fixed five-year term. It aims to streamline elections…
1. Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context Carbon markets offer an opportunity to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable practices while addressing climate change. However, challenges like socio-economic exclusivity, lack of training, and delayed payments hinder their effectiveness….