MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 06th MARCH 2025 Q1) How do partnerships between Civil Society Organizations and Government entities contribute to India’s development goals? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER Civil society is the “third sector” of society, along with government and business. The term “civil society” generally is used to refer to social relations and organizations outside…
1. NITI Aayog announces Frontier Tech Hub and releases a paper on “Quantum Computing: National Security Implications & Strategic Preparedness” (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2108403 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India aims to become a Frontier Tech Nation by 2047, leveraging emerging technologies like Quantum Computing. The NITI Frontier Tech Hub…
1. Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Supreme Court has ruled that domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions violate the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. What is the supreme…
1. When debris from space crashes to the earth, who is responsible? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On December 30, 2024, a 500 kg metal object fell in Kenya, identified as a part of a space-bound rocket. Similar incidents in the U.S….
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States has paused military aid to Ukraine following a televised confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Trump administration. This move signals a shift in US foreign policy, with the White House emphasizing diplomatic solutions over…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Bombay High Court has initiated an unprecedented review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance, and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. Analysis of the news: First-of-its-Kind…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The debate on delimitation has resurfaced as it will be based on the first Census after 2026. Concerns arise over its impact on State representation, especially for southern and smaller northern States. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is…
MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 05th MARCH 2025 Q1) The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is more than a legal provision that empowers tribal regions with self-rule. How does the Sixth Schedule foster development while respecting their traditional governance systems and cultural practices? (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER The Sixth Schedule under Article 244 of the…
1. Law, order and AI (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The US launched the $100 billion Stargate AI initiative, while China is rapidly advancing in AI with cost-effective LLMs like QWQ and DeepSeek, prompting discussions on AI’s impact on…
