1. The continuing distribution of the death penalty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 introduces the death penalty for rape. The effectiveness of capital punishment as a deterrent remains debated, raising concerns…
1. Rights of future generations must guide climate debate (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The Summit of the Future, set for September 2024 at the UN, will address global issues threatening humanity, emphasising future generations’ rights. It aims to ensure climate justice, sustainable development,…
1. A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses India’s District Mineral Foundation (DMF), created in 2015 to ensure local communities benefit from mining revenues. Over ten years, DMF has funded development projects, transforming mining-affected regions…
1. The shock of crumbling infrastructure and the solution (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context India’s infrastructure sector faces challenges like time delays, cost overruns, and poor project management, despite government initiatives like PM Gati Shakti. Bridge collapses and under-construction failures highlight…
1. The UN the world needs      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate.  Context: The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming address at the UN Summit of the Future, which focuses on forging global consensus to…
1. Health care using AI is bold, but much caution first (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the ambitious goal of implementing AI-powered primary health care in India, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges. It emphasises concerns over AI’s…
1. Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context China’s extreme decentralisation has led to overcapacity and inefficient investments, as local governments prioritise industrial growth over public services. This model, once key to China’s economic rise, is now facing challenges…
1. UAE-India ties are rooted in affinity, trust and respect (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince to India highlighted the enduring ties between the two nations, symbolised by the planting of trees at…
1. Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses India’s ineffective regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals, focusing on drug recall guidelines, good distribution practices, and confusing brand names. Despite repeated calls for reform…
1. Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article critiques India’s public health policies over the last decade, highlighting a shift from strengthening public sector healthcare to prioritising publicly funded health insurance schemes like Ayushman…