Q1) The cropping pattern in India is skewed in favor of water-intensive crops. Analyse the reason for the trend and the need to move towards sustainable farming practices. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Cropping Pattern means the proportion of area under different crops at a point of time, changes in this distribution over time and factors…
1. Navigating uncertainty (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article analyzes India’s 2025-26 Union Budget, focusing on fiscal consolidation, economic slowdown, taxation reforms, and the need for structural and financial stability measures beyond the budget. Analysis of the news: India’s…
1. World Wetlands Day 2025, themed ‘Protecting Wetlands for our Common Future’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2098981®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organized World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at Parvati Arga Ramsar Site in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. World Wetlands Day:
1. Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget on February 1, 2025, amidst major economic challenges. Backdrop of the Budget Fiscal Targets…
1. The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article discusses how AI is transforming genomics, enhancing genetic research, and personalizing healthcare, while also highlighting ethical and data security concerns. Introduction to the Human Genome Project…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Economic Survey warns about financialisation risks, urging balance between financial sector growth and stability. Financialisation Risks for India The Economic Survey warns against excessive financialisation, as rising household savings in the stock market can harm the economy,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Economic Survey highlights the need for balanced corporate profit growth and wage increases to sustain economic growth. Growth in Corporate Profits vs. Wage Growth The Economic Survey highlights that corporate profits must grow in tandem with wages…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights India’s growth prospects, investment challenges, and the need for deregulation. Economic Growth Projections India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in 2025-26, slightly higher than the estimated 6.4% this year….
1. CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, BUILDING RESILIENCE DEMAND TARGETED POLICY MEASURES: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2024-25 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2097862®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The economic survey underlines India’s efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and sustainable urban and energy development. India’s net-zero ambition by 2070 Sustainable urban development Energy transition and reliable power sources…
