(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context ● A recent study highlights how over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown, emitted carbon, and suffered a drop in water quality due to extreme weather events in 2022. Analysis of the news: …
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 by Pratham surveyed 6.49 lakh children across 605 rural districts, tracking foundational literacy, arithmetic levels, school attendance, and for the first time, digital literacy among adolescents….
1. The Budget pipeline and India’s foreign policy ambitions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) budget is crucial for India’s foreign policy and global ambitions, yet remains underfunded. Increased allocation is needed for diplomacy, regional cooperation, and institutional…
1. The impact of classifying denotified tribes (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society Context The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) study categorized 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. It recommends inclusion in SC, ST, and OBC lists, addressing challenges in tribal classification. Comprehensive Categorization of…
1. A recovery, and more (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The ASER 2024 report highlights anationwide recovery in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) skills. Analysis of the news: What is the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)? Recovery…
The Territorial Army (TA) serves as a part-time, voluntary force in India that provides valuable support to the regular army during emergencies and critical operations. It offers an excellent opportunity for civilians who wish to serve the nation while continuing with their civilian professions. Known as the “Citizens’ Army,” the TA plays a crucial role…
The RRB Group D Exam is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) to recruit eligible candidates for various positions such as Track Maintainer, Helper, Pointsman, and other posts in Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix in different Indian Railways zones. This exam is a golden opportunity for those seeking a stable and…
A career as a police constable is both challenging and rewarding, offering individuals the chance to serve their community and uphold law and order. Across India, various state governments conduct recruitment exams for police constables, drawing thousands of aspirants each year. This article provides comprehensive information about police constable exams, application processes, eligibility criteria, historical…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held a meeting where 32 amendments out of over 500 proposed by members were accepted after a vote. The BJP and its allies, having a majority, saw all…
