1. What Trump 2.0 means for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The article discusses the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s return as U.S. President on India-U.S. relations. Trump’s victory is expected to bolster trade, defence, and energy partnerships but…
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…