(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 18) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context ● A stampede at the Mahakumbh Mela in Allahabad on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries. Analysis of the news: Causes of Stampedes Stampedes are caused by structural weaknesses, poor crowd control, unexpected surges, and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 18) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context ● The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana escalated when AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Haryana government of “poisoning” Delhi’s water supply. Analysis of the news: What is Ammonia? Ammonia is a colourless, gaseous chemical with…
1. The science is clear, crowd disasters are preventable (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context This week, India witnessed a tragic crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh led to the deaths of 30 people. Such disasters have become common worldwide at religious…
1. What WHO’s recommendation for low sodium salt means for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The WHO has recommended reducing sodium intake by promoting low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to combat hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. WHO also highlighted India’s high salt…
1. For the Yamuna to flow (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s claim that Haryana is mixing poison in the Yamuna River has sparked a heated election debate. Analysis of the news: Key Issues Concerning the Yamuna…
Q1) What do you understand by ‘off budget borrowings? Discuss its implications on the fiscal health of the government. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: ● Off-budget borrowing refers to loans acquired by government agencies, such as public sector undertakings (PSUs), which are not accounted for in the government’s budget and fiscal deficits. they are obtained under…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian economy – Agriculture Context The article highlights India’s agrarian crisis, emphasizing budget cuts, farmer suicides, and demands for MSP, loan waivers, and public investment in agriculture and rural employment. Budget Cuts and Agrarian Distress The last Union Budget reduced food…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context ● China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor has set a new benchmark by maintaining plasma confinement for over 1,000 seconds—an unprecedented feat in fusion research. Analysis of the news: Tokamak The tokamak is an experimental…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s economic slowdown is marked by weak private consumption and investment despite rising capital expenditure. A shift in fiscal policy may be needed to revive growth. Current Economic Situation India’s GDP growth rate is lower than expected, despite…
1. Broken promises in a warming world (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under Trump highlights its inconsistent climate commitments – shifting burdens onto developing nations and undermining global climate action. Impact of U.S….
